The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 740

Hendrix went to pick up Rosie as promised.

As soon as they met, Beatrice noticed his pale complexion and frowned. "What have you been doing? You look terrible."

"I was just really busy the past couple of days," Hendrix replied while crouching down in front of Rosie. "Ready to go home with me?"

Rosie nodded. She appeared reserved on the surface, but as soon as she turned around, she immediately grabbed her little backpack.

Hendrix watched her and smiled faintly. Just then, his phone rang. When he saw the name on the screen, his expression stiffened slightly.

Rosie didn't know what that expression meant. It seemed like anticipation, but also unease. Before she could get a closer look, Hendrix turned to her.

"Wait here. I need to take this call."

With that he turned and walked slowly to the yard. The caller was clearly patient. When Hendrix didn't answer the first call, they immediately dialed again. This time, Hendrix picked up.

this is all your doing,

Hendrix didn't respond.

on being upright and despises such methods? What's with

ignored his taunt and instead asked, "Do you

The question silenced Dylan.

asked again, "Where

to ask that question? Do your partners know? You've caused such a huge stir just to find out where Noelle

time to play games with you," Hendrix replied. "I'm giving you ten minutes. If you don't give me an answer, that's fine. I'll just expose everything you've done to the public. When that happens, whether

do you really think that I'll let

what other choice do I have? Dylan there's a limit to my patience. If I don't get an answer within ten minutes, you can

not going to tell you? After all this time, you've already suffered enough anyway. So, it doesn't matter if I tell

...

returned to the living room, his movements now frantic-nothing like his slow steps earlier. With his head down, he bolted straight for the exit, completely forgetting about