The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 147 Chapter 147

As soon as Maxwell spoke, Noelle noticed the smell of alcohol on him. His eyes were slightly red, and he certainly didn't look sober.

"If you have something to say, just say it," Noelle said.

Maxwell stood by the door, staring at her for a while before finally asking, "Why didn't you come to my engagement party?"/

The two of them hadn't had any contact with each other since the last incident, so Maxwell's question actually caught Noelle off guard.

But she quickly regained her composure. "There was no need for me to attend."

"What do you mean, 'No need for you to attend? Aren't we friends?"

incredibly awkward when Maxwell said

a moment, then smiled. "No. We haven't been friends since you and Sandra teamed up to

All the expressions on Maxwell's face suddenly vanished as he locked his eyes on her. "Is getting married to him another

I'm

admitted it to the family tonight! And I just saw you

spoke, "Noelle, I know you don't like me. What I

or marry whoever you want in this world, but not him! Ever since we were kids, he's been the admired and celebrated heir of the

If it weren't for this, how

he took a step closer

quickly pressed his hand against it. The difference in strength between them was clear-Noelle was quickly pushed aside as Maxwell

insane. Did you really think my years abroad were all smooth sailing? I used to believe that no matter how unfair the world was to me, no matter how other people treated me,

his gaze slowly