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.

expression darkened further. "Where are you planning

however, found his question strange. "Weren't you the one

in the first place. But the host had been persistent, and

Thus, he told Noelle to pick him up at

away. Then, he answered

Noelle's hand and led

at him, she suddenly

"No."

run into Dylan?" Noelle had hit the nail on

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

"I was just guessing."

the way he looked at her

simply took out her phone. "Do you want to check

not what

actually did want to take her phone and look through it. But after a moment of hesitation, he decided against it-because

her hand down and said, "I was just wondering. How

you this worked