The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 724

When Hendrix was working, he always carried an air of sharpness and

seriousness, making him look unapproachable. Even Noelle hesitated for a moment before approaching.

Hendrix heard the movement and quickly looked over. Everything had happened so suddenly that his expression hadn't yet shifted back to normal.

It wasn't until his eyes met Noelle's that his demeanor softened slightly. "Why are you here? Didn't I tell you to go to sleep first?"

Noelle didn't answer. Instead, she placed the glass of water in front of him. "What's going on?" she asked.

Hendrix glanced at the glass of water but didn't say anything.

Noelle frowned. "Well?"

"Erwin's been arrested," Hendrix finally told her.

Noelle was confused.

"He's been staying in the country for a while," Hendrix explained slowly. "A few days ago, he even threw a party. And just last night, someone ended up dead."

immediately appeared on Noelle's face.

died from an

eyes widened.

a faint laugh.

her lips pressed together as she stared

doubts. "I never touched that stuff. He's invited me before, but I know where to draw the line. And after all this time living together, you should know whether I've used

response to that-but her expression remained

involved now. You know how serious this kind of thing is

"So, this was

the glass of water but didn't drink it. Instead, he slowly swayed it in his hands before speaking again. "Even if Erwin gets exposed, it won't really affect him. After all, his main business

him out. But it's different for me. What do you think will happen if word

paused before replying, "But you

I went or not doesn't matter. What matters is that my name was

Noelle fell silent again.

glass down on the

sleep," he said

simply