Chapter 155
“Oh, are you referring to the rumors about what your adoptive father did to you? Well, yes. I’ve heard about them, admitted Beatrice, unperturbed. “People say all sorts of things. Besides, I’ve known you long enough to know exactly what kind of person you are.”
Her voice remained as calm and composed as ever.
Noelle felt something warm slowly spreading within her chest. She couldn’t help but clench her fists, and then she whispered, “Thank you.”
“Now that we’ve talked about you and Hendrix, it’s time to focus on me.” With a sudden shift, Beatrice’s tone changed. “Thank you for what you did today.”
“T–There’s no need to thank me.”
Beatrice couldn’t help but laugh at Noelle’s stunned reaction. “What’s the matter? Did I surprise you?”
“No, not exactly. It was just unexpected.”
“Why, though? It is because you’re used to seeing me as Hendrix’s mother and forget that I’m just an ordinary woman, too?”
Noelle found herself at a loss for words. She lowered her gaze, and after a long silence, she asked, “Does Hendrix know?”
“He doesn’t need to know.” Beatrice’s response was blunt. This is my own private matter, and I have no intention of leaving the Freeman family.”
Noelle immediately understood what Beatrice meant
Beatrice was still part of the Freeman family, and Hendrix was the only heir to Amity Group. But that would certainly change if her affair were exposed. Ophelia, who held significant shares in Amity Group, was still alive, and if she were to find out…
“So, does that mean Hendrix really has other brothers?” Noelle finally asked, choosing a more subtle way to phrase it.
Beatrice looked up, the smile on her face gone. “Do you really want to know?”
“Ms. SwansoIL”
Sandra’s steps came to a sudden halt the moment she heard someone call her name from behind. Before she could. turn around, Yvonne was already standing in front of her.
“Well, if it isn’t Ms. Wright,” said Sandra with a mocking smile. “I thought you’d be too busy to show your face lately, but here you are.”
Yvonne could hear the sarcasm in Sandra’s words loud and clear. Yet, she didn’t take offense. “Hendrix and I were only getting married for the sake of our companies, so it’s only natural for us not to work out in the end.”
“Is that so? Then, why did I hear that you were still eagerly planning for the engagement party just a couple of days ago? Now that the Freemans‘ statement is out, everyone is speculating that you must’ve been dumped by Hendrix.”
Even Yvonne, normally poised and composed, couldn’t help but feel her expression darken at Sandra’s words. However, she quickly smiled again.
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+25 BONUS
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Sway and Slide of Love
Like how the story is progressing now but why is the author only releasing 3 chapters at a time? this is torture😩😩...
Woah chapters 41-45 is intense!! Good to see Noelle’s character who has come across as mostly detached actually express emotion....
I find Noelle’s character so frustrating, she comes across lacking any true emotion. The chapters where Rosie was missing was probably the most where we have seen some strong outward emotion shown. Dreading these next few chapters if she is going to do something drastic to “go find Seline” The author has taken us on a rollercoaster with these characters. The novel feels like it is at a stage now where they can come full circle....
A good change of pace and story in the last 10 chapters. Good to see the shift in Hendrix’s character (more patience) to win over Noelle and Rosie. Hope we start to see them warm up to him. Please no crazy twist where he loses them again. Have enjoyed this story and looking forward to its wrap up👨👩👧...
A good change of pace in the last 10 chapters. Also nice to see a shift in Hendrix’s character (more patience) to win Noelle and Rosie over. Hoping in these next few chapters we start to see Noelle and Rosie warm up to him. Please no crazy twist where he loses them again. Have enjoyed this story and looking forward to its wrap up 👨👩👧...
I have been in love with this novel but I don’t know how much patience I have to wait until the to finish line. Dear Author, can you atleast give us some idea about how long is this going to be or if there’s any turning point coming soon. And it would be great if you could upload at least 10 chapters at once. 5 chapters is making me more impatience with the anticipation of the further story of novel🙈...
I really hope there is a turning point in this story where Noelle starts to show some interest in Hendrix...