The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 148 Chapter 148

As Maxwell spoke, his breath brushed against Noelle's cheek.

That sensation suddenly reminded her of the times she had faced William, causing the same nauseating feeling to surge up within her in an instant.

Clenching her teeth, she fixed her eyes on Maxwell in front of her. "Maxwell, if you so much as lay a finger on me, I'll call the police immediately."

"Go ahead. Call them," Maxwell replied with a chuckle, then added, "Do you really think that with your current reputation, anyone will believe a word you say? Believe me when I say that everyone will just assume it was you who seduced me."

Maxwell's face was lit with a subtle smile. It was the same smile Noelle was so familiar with. But now, that familiar face felt more like the devil's. She suddenly found herself at a loss for words. She parted her lips to speak, but in the end, no words came out.

his grip on her shoulder while his other hand slid around

Elle," he said suddenly before leaning down to kiss Noelle on the lips. "Let's leave this city tonight and find a place where no one knows us to start afresh. What do you say

her hand quietly reached for the drawer behind her. Maxwell's kiss was just about to land when the door suddenly crashed open with a loud

his vantage point, he saw Maxwell's hand wrapped around Noelle's waist, their bodies dangerously close. Noelle had one hand pressed against Maxwell's shoulder, but there was no sign

Noelle's hand, which was hidden behind her back-she was holding a pair of scissors! Hendrix's gaze darkened instantly. Without a word, he stepped forward

didn't react until he was already crashing to the floor. He slammed his back

unsatisfied. He moved forward swiftly to deliver another kick to Maxwell's chest. His face remained unreadable, yet each strike grew fiercer than the

felt shocked. Unable to help herself, she took

Stop..." Her own voice trembled as she spoke. In the chaos, she hadn't even realized she was

hear her. Noelle forced herself to calm down before stepping closer to grip his