The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 84 Chapter 84

Two days later, it was Hendrix's birthday.

He had never really cared much about birthdays, but when his family insisted on throwing him a party this year, he didn't refuse.

Noelle, of course, wasn't going to attend the event, Instead, Hendrix sent her a message in the evening, asking her to wait for him at Percy Gardens.

The party was a success. Nearly everyone who mattered in the social circles had shown up. While the event wasn't open to the public, a few minor celebrities had managed to sneak in.

Since Hendrix's divorce had become public knowledge, more people seemed eager to get close to him. Their motives were more obvious now-straightforward, even.

Over the course of the night, Hendrix had his clothes ruined three times. By the time the last person spilled a drink on him, he didn't even bother to change. He simply pushed aw

the hand that tried to touch him.

you let me clean that up for you? The woman, wearing a strapless gown, looked at him with eyes full of soft, seductive

moved. He glanced at her without

turned

the woman away. Afterward, Hendrix gave a quick order, saying, leaving. See to

Should I have

take

"I'm

car would only attract more attention. At that moment, all he wanted was to

could say another word, Hendrix had already made his way toward the

neon lights still glittered in the bustling city. Hendrix turned his head and suddenly thought of his birthday last

him. But that year, he had just missed his first wedding

On to

quite busy during that period. So, he refused Beatrice's suggestion. He had thought that the day would pass without any real significance, and

received a gift from Noelle-that lighter Along with the gift, there was a plate of homemade spaghetti she had

night, but Hendrix suddenly found himself missing... the