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.

"This coffee is their house specialty. The beans were grown on a plantation owned by the owner's grandfather. You can't buy

absent-mindedly. She sipped the coffee, unable to fully enjoy how

talk about light-hearted topics-from movies to music and to food. His tone was steady, and

why he was still single. Despite his

I've seen you before," Liam suddenly

Noelle blinked in surprise.

think it was about two years ago. I visited Coppersville University, and you were performing a play with

"Romeo and Juliet?"

Liam smiled.

university that one time." Noelle's brows furrowed slightly. "But that time, I.... didn't

I still noticed you. You were stunning," Liam said

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

restaurant owner's voice