The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 155 Chapter 155

"Oh, are you referring to the rumors about what your adoptive father did to you? Well, yes. I've heard about them, admitted Beatrice, unperturbed. "People say all sorts of things. Besides, I've known you long enough to know exactly what kind of person you are."

Her voice remained as calm and composed as ever.

Noelle felt something warm slowly spreading within her chest. She couldn't help but clench her fists, and then she whispered, "Thank you."

"Now that we've talked about you and Hendrix, it's time to focus on me." With a sudden shift, Beatrice's tone changed. "Thank you for what you did today."

"T-There's no need to thank me."

Beatrice couldn't help but laugh at Noelle's stunned reaction. "What's the matter? Did I surprise you?" "No, not exactly. It was just unexpected."

seeing me as Hendrix's mother and forget that I'm

herself at a loss for words. She lowered her gaze, and

know." Beatrice's response was blunt. This is my own private matter, and

immediately understood what Beatrice

was still part of the Freeman family, and Hendrix was the only heir to Amity Group. But that would certainly change if her affair were exposed. Ophelia, who held significant shares in Amity Group, was still

Hendrix really has other brothers?" Noelle finally asked, choosing a more subtle

the smile on her face gone.

"Ms. SwansoIL"

her name from behind. Before

Sandra with a mocking smile. "I thought you'd be too busy to show

take offense. "Hendrix and I were only getting married for the sake of our companies, so it's only natural for

were still eagerly planning for the engagement party just a couple of days ago? Now that the

composed, couldn't help but feel her expression darken at Sandra's words. However, she quickly