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.

darkened further. "Where are you planning

found his question strange. "Weren't you the

to attend the banquet tonight in the first place. But the host had been persistent, and since he

he had no intention of staying long. Thus, he told Noelle to pick him up at

the tension in his body melt away. Then, he answered Noelle, "I decided to

took Noelle's hand and

him, she suddenly asked, "Did something happen at

"No."

run into Dylan?" Noelle had hit

immediately stopped in his tracks. Then, he turned to look at her. "How did you know?

"I was just guessing."

fell silent. But the way he looked at her made it clear-he

Noelle simply took out her phone. "Do you want

what

it. But after a moment

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

Dylan could make you this worked