The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

My Nephew Leonard 452 Chapter 452

Hendrix's expression visibly changed when Noelle finished speaking.

But he quickly composed himself and said, "That night, someone called me, saying you had been taken to Olivia's place. And that's why I went. But when I got there, I never even saw Olivia.

"She had locked herself in the bathroom and then jumped from the balcony. I have no idea why she did that. There was really nothing going on between us!"

Hendrix sounded a little hollow as he gave his explanation.

Noelle simply stood there, listening intently. She didn't interrupt him, but neither did she give him any response.

Hendrix watched her closely with a slight frown.

"This is all a setup by Nathan!" he added quickly. "I shouldn't have let my guard down. I never imagined he would actually push Olivia to her death. But don't worry. I'll take care of this matter. You just-" "That's enough," Noelle abruptly cut him off.

light, yet it stripped Hendrix's expression away little

looked at her. "What do you

power struggle between you two, isn't it? I really hate being dragged into these things. This time, I only got a cut on my face. But what about next time? Who knows if I wouldn't

Hendrix fell silent.

disaster. The shareholders will demand you pay for this mess. I trust that

exactly are you trying to say?" Hendrix

had been speaking calmly, but Hendrix's sudden interruption made her pause

"Hendrix, you're a smart man, so

don't," Hendrix replied without

pressed her lips together before speaking again, "I think

realized what she was about to say, so he interrupted

was a distinct gritted force behind them. His grip on

his hands, then said, "So, you do understand,

Hendrix didn't answer immediately.