The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 45 Chapter 45

"Mr. Swanson, it's been a long time,"

The Hawthorne couple, Gregory Hawthorne and Wendy Spencer, exchanged polite handshakes with Craig. Then, their gazes converged on Noelle almost in unison.

Craig glanced at Noelle. After she briefly clenched her hands together, she finally managed to force a smile.

"Let me introduce you to my daughter, Noelle," Craig said

"She's very beautiful," Gregory responded first, then motioned to his son.

The man across from Noelle then extended his hand. "Helld. I'm Liam Hawthorne."

He was dressed in a crisp suit, with black-framed glasses perched on his nose. His features weren't

and he wore a friendly

place and slowly reached out

sit down!" Craig

and Craig seamlessly started discussing business

their intentions, she might have thought this was just a

didn't seem to focus much on Noelle. Instead,

up, "Ms. Swanson, you're 24

actually met before," Wendy continued. "About this time last year at Rosewood Hotel."

had dressed to the nines and was the center of everyone's attention. She was the envy

at the time, it still couldn't hide the fact that Hendrix simply didn't care about her. Even

it. But when Wendy brought it up again, she felt a

we'd have the chance to meet like this today," Wendy

eyes as she looked at Noelle couldn't be hidden. Gregory glanced over and was about to reprimand Wendy, but Liam interrupted, saying, "By the way, I realize I don't have your contact information,

was calm but firm,

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