Chapter 205
The woman continued her conversation, her eyes lighting up as she spotted something. She waved excitedly in that direction.
Then, Noelle saw it, too–a sleek black car in the rain–soaked night. The license plate was unfamiliar, but the car’s model was one Noelle recognized all too well. After all it was Hendrix’s favorite.
She paused for a moment before turning her gaze away. Instead of calling for a ride, she decisively turned around and walked off into the rainy night.
“You’re here!” Lana Ray didn’t seem to notice anything else
As the driver stepped out to open the door, she eagerly got into the car.
Hendrix was already seated inside, dressed in a black shirt with dark gold cufflinks featuring an intricate, elegant pattern. His slender hand rested on his knee, and his strikingly handsome face was devoid of any expression. His deep, piercing eyes stared ahead, shadowed by a hint of somberness.
“Mr. Freeman?” Lana called him again and followed his gaze for a moment, but she didn’t spot anything unusual.
“Let’s go,” Hendrix said lightly.
Seeing that his mood wasn’t the best, Lana wisely chose not to press further.
Once they arrived at the hotel, Lana, still holding onto a glimmer of hope, asked softly, “Would you like to come up-
Hendrix merely gave her a sideways glance, but Lana instantly understood the unspoken message and instantly shut up. She knew full well that what existed between them was nothing more than a transaction.
Although Lana didn’t know why Hendrix had chosen her, she couldn’t deny that ever since the morning’s news broke, the number of job offers she received had skyrocketed by dozens of times compared to before.
And they were all opportunities she never dared to dream of. It was no wonder that people in the entertainment industry had told her that only by getting close to the right circles could one truly break through.
Otherwise, no matter how many fans she had or how well her films sold, she would still be viewed by others as nothing more than a money–making commodity–or even just a plaything. Now that she had tasted the sweet rewards, it was only natural for her to crave more.
However, the warning glance from Hendrix made her immediately abandon the thought. Thus, she obediently got out, and the car quickly drove away.
Lana took the elevator back to her room. After removing her sunglasses and mask, she glanced at her reflection in the mirror. Suddenly, something crossed her mind.
She put the mask back on and covered her chestnut–colored wavy hair. Looking at her reflection again, she opened the photos on her phone their eyes were so similar.
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The night in Vinton City wasn’t as bustling as Coppersville,
Noelle’s place was peaceful, and with the rain falling tonight, the entire neighborhood seemed deserted. Her hair and clothes were soaked, carrying a chill that seemed to seep into her very bones.
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Chapter 205
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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...