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."

is because you're used to seeing me as Hendrix's mother and forget that I'm

She lowered her gaze, and after a long silence, she asked,

to know." Beatrice's response was blunt. This is my own private matter, and I have no intention of leaving the Freeman

immediately understood

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 alive, and if

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

the smile on her face gone. "Do you

"Ms. SwansoIL"

moment she heard someone call her name from behind. Before she could. turn around, Yvonne was already standing

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

take offense. "Hendrix and I were only getting married for the sake

so? Then, why did I hear that you were still eagerly planning for the engagement party just a couple of days ago? Now that the Freemans' statement

feel her expression darken at Sandra's words. However, she