The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 687

So when the host approached him, Dylan already knew what was coming. He wasn't particularly surprised. After smiling faintly, he set down his wine glass and excused himself before the host could speak.

"Sorry, but I just remembered I have something to attend to. So, I'll take my leave now. I'll treat you to dinner next time."

With that, Dylan turned and left, leaving the host standing there, utterly bewildered.

Since Hendrix had been drinking tonight, Levi took him home. When he opened

the door, Noelle was just slipping on her coat, ready to head out.

"Where are you going?"

"Why are you back?"

They spoke at the same time.

Hendrix immediately frowned. Then, he swept his gaze over Noelle's outfit-a light-colored dress with a white coat over it.

Her complexion had improved over the past few months. So now, even with just a touch of lipstick, she looked especially alluring.

further. "Where are you planning

found his question strange. "Weren't you the

memory. Right-he hadn't wanted to attend the banquet tonight in the first place. But the

to pick him up at the agreed time. In other words, she was just heading out to

away. Then, he answered

spoke, he took Noelle's

at him, she suddenly asked, "Did

"No."

run into Dylan?" Noelle had hit

look at her. "How did you know? Did Dylan

"I was just guessing."

But the way he looked at her

out her phone.

not what

to take her phone and look through it. But after a moment of hesitation, he

hand down and said, "I was just wondering. How did you guess

you this