The Sway and Slide of Love

Sandra's arm was linked with Hendrix. They were both wearing matching blue outfits. At a glance, it looked like they were the perfect couple.

Noelle felt as if she had been slapped by her own husband. Bitterness welled up in her. Not even the cake could push the bitter taste away.noveldrama

She did not continue her conversation with Maxwell. Instead, she placed her cake down on the table. Just as she turned to leave, Sandra saw her.

"Noelle!"

Her voice was loud and clear. It was impossible for Noelle not to hear her. At the same time, Maxwell stepped in front of her, blocking her path of escape.

Noelle frowned at him.

Maxwell did not look at her. He looked straight ahead and siled, putting out his hand. "Mr. Freeman. I've heard a lot about you."

Hendrix ignored Noelle, who had turned her back to him, and shook Maxwell's hand. "Pleasure to meet you."

"Max, long time no see!" Sandra greeted Maxwell excitedly as well. Her eyes were large and bright, shining almost as bright as the stars.

Maxwell just smiled at her politely.

Sandra did not seem to mind his lackluster reaction. She turned her smile onto Noelle. "Noelle, why didn't you tell me you were coming here?

"I left late, so I thought I'd be the last one to arrive. I didn't expect to see Hendrix at the door! Actually, why didn't you come with him?"

Sandra managed to explain why she had turned up with Hendrix, but the main point was her last question.

Noelle turned. "No particular reason," she replied simply, dot inviting an answer.

Not even Sandra knew how to continue the conversation. But she brightened all the same and changed the subject.. "Max, you must have prepared all these cakes for Noelle, didn't you? But I don't think she likes cake now. I've never seen Hendrix get her any cake."

Sandra's acting was horrible. Noelle could puke at the sight.

She had no intention of playing along with her act. "Sorry, she said. "I need to go to the bathroom." With that, she turned away.

Sandra was about to offer to accompany her, but Noelle wasn't about to give her the chance. As soon as she finished speaking, she walked away.

Just then, someone grabbed her hand. Before she could react, the hand made its way around her shoulder.

"I'll go with you," Hendrix said, calm yet firm.

Noelle frowned.

However, Hendrix's grip was tight. She had no way of freeing herself.

Before she was led away, Noelle saw Maxwell scowling. In the end, she let herself be pulled away without a fight. Chapter 24

When they arrived at an empty corridor, Noelle said, "There's no one around here. You can let go now, Mr. Freeman.

Hendrix did not say anything. His grip was still firm, which was answer enough for Noelle. However, she didn't want to continue tolerating him.

When Hendrix refused to move, she pulled at his fingers with all her might. At one point, it felt as if she could break his fingers.