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.

deepened further when he saw her like that. He tightened his grip on her shoulder while his other hand slid around her

lips. "Let's leave this city tonight and find a place

the drawer behind her. Maxwell's kiss was just about to land when the door suddenly crashed open with a loud bang, startling both

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

kiss. But then, his gaze dropped to Noelle's hand, which was hidden

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

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

nearby felt shocked. Unable to help herself,

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

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