The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 22 Chapter 22

Noelle lowered her eyes, staring at the photograph in the newspaper. In it, she looked disheveled and utterly

humiliated.

However, right now, she was calm. She did not say anything as she picked up the newspaper and threw it into a nearby trash can. Then, she opened the car door again.

"Let's go," she told Levi, her voice calm.

Levi did not dare start the car. He just looked at Hendrix cautiously.

Hendrix was staring at Noelle impassively.

Noelle did not look at him. She didn't even give him a second glance as she rolled the window up.

When that happened, Hendrix turned and went into the horse without hesitation.

He wasn't looking at Noelle, but Noelle was staring after him, watching his back as he left. She knew what

her. He wasn't going to go to the party with her, so if she got ridiculed, she would

own.

was used to this. After all, she'd always

was much livelier

hidden Maxwell's identity. They were just cold toward him and clearly showed who their heir of choice was

they were throwing a

be some reason behind this, but Maxwell did not tell Noelle why. Noelle did not ask, either. After all,

looking for Maxwell, a voice sounded, "Hey, you

was. She had no intention of giving her attention, but just as she was about to walk away, someone grabbed

She usually traveled in a pack, so when she grabbed

they did

over at Ruth. "Do you need anything?"

Ruth suddenly found

contrasted with her black gown. Her eyes weren't

at Ruth.

recovered quickly with a scoff. "What's with that look? Why are