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.

like that. He tightened his

city tonight and

her. Maxwell's kiss was just about to land when the door suddenly

the scene. From his vantage point, he saw Maxwell's hand wrapped around Noelle's waist, their

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 her back-she

until he was already crashing to the floor. He slammed his back into the nearby bookshelf, which

to Maxwell's chest. His face remained unreadable,

attack was so intense that even Noelle, standing nearby felt shocked. Unable to

own voice trembled as she spoke. In the

didn't seem to hear her. Noelle forced herself to calm down before stepping closer to grip his hand