The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 56 Chapter 56

Noelle and Liam met at a private restaurant.

Despite having lived in Coppersville for a few years, Noelle never would've known that such a place existed if Liam hadn't brought her there that day.

The restaurant was tucked away on the border between the orban and rural areas of Coppersville. It featured white walls, black tiles, lotus ponds, and bamboo groves. At first glance, Noelle mistook this place for a scenic garden rather than a restaurant.

The owner of the restaurant was a young woman whose appearance was unremarkable, but she exuded grace and spoke with elegance.

It seemed that Liam had made all the arrangements beforehand. Without even taking their order, the woman simply served them coffee and left the room.

"Their ingredients are all prepared fresh daily. So, I had to pre-order the dishes yesterday. I hope that's okay," Liam explained with a gentle smile.

One wouldn't be able to tell from his face that he was annoyed with Noelle for losing contact with him two days earlier.

shook her head. "It's

beans were grown on a plantation owned by the owner's grandfather. You

see," Noelle replied absent-mindedly. She sipped the coffee, unable to fully enjoy

topics-from movies to music and to food. His tone

his imperfections, he had a prominent background, and marriage wouldn't be a challenge for him

I've seen you before," Liam suddenly

Noelle blinked in surprise.

about two years ago. I visited Coppersville University, and you were performing a

"Romeo and Juliet?"

Liam smiled. "You

performed on stage in university that one time." Noelle's brows furrowed slightly. "But that time, I.... didn't even have any lines, did

you. You were

guard. She had assumed their relationship was just a matter of family alliance. But now, it seemed there might be more

restaurant owner's