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.

saw her like that. He tightened his grip on her

city tonight and find a place where no one knows us to start

but her hand quietly reached for the drawer behind her. Maxwell's kiss was just about to

the doorway, frowning as he took in the scene. From his vantage point, he saw Maxwell's hand wrapped around Noelle's waist, their bodies dangerously close. Noelle had one hand

intruded when the couple was about to kiss. But then, his gaze dropped to 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 and kicked

blow. He didn't react until he was already

to Maxwell's chest. His face remained unreadable, yet each

intense that even Noelle, standing nearby felt shocked. Unable to help herself, she took a few steps forward

spoke. In the chaos, she hadn't even realized she was

Noelle forced herself to calm down before stepping closer to grip