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

suddenly before leaning down to kiss Noelle on the lips. "Let's leave this city tonight and find a place where

her. Maxwell's kiss was just about to

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 pressed against Maxwell's shoulder, but there was no sign of resistance

fact, it looked almost as though Hendrix had accidentally intruded when the couple was about to kiss. But then, his gaze dropped to Noelle's hand, which was hidden behind

He didn't react until he was already crashing to the floor. He slammed his back into the nearby bookshelf, which sent a sharp, searing

another kick to Maxwell's chest. His

Unable to help herself, she took

trembled as she spoke. In the chaos, she hadn't even realized she was still holding

Hendrix didn't seem to hear her. Noelle forced herself to calm down before stepping