The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

My Nephew Leonard 409 Chapter 409

Jean's temper flared quickly but faded just as fast. Or rather when it came to Dylan, she had always shown a level of tolerance she rarely afforded others.

So now, after just a few coaxing words from him, her anger dissipated.

At that moment, Dylan took the chance to say, "Alright. I really do need to make a call. You should head back in first. After all, you were the one who set this dinner up, so it wouldn't look good if neither of us were there."

"Fine. I'll go in first, but hurry up with the call."

Got it."

Dylan smiled, standing in place as he watched Jean return to the private dining room.

The moment she shut the door behind her, his smile vanished instantly. And in its place was obvious exhaustion and disgust.

He turned, about to find a quiet corner to have a smoke, but then, he saw Noelle standing there.

had no idea how long she had been there, but from the look of her

swelled in his chest. He opened his

simply nodded at him

I'm pathetic," Dylan suddenly

her tracks, then shook her head.

replied with a bitter smile. "No one

regret it. After all, I did what I had to do

think you've done quite

as if she was endorsing Dylan's actions, but he couldn't

there was nothing

his teeth

chance to do it

certain. He knew exactly how the outside world saw him now, including his own

filth of the world. His life had always been smooth sailing. His mother was the only daughter in the family, while he was the only grandson. So from a young age, his academic path

even comprehend those who

arrogance. So, he was well aware that behind his back, there were far