Chapter 338
The location Hendrix mentioned turned out to be a private villa by the seaside. As the car entered the estate, Noelle noticed a warning sign outside the gates indicating that the area was off–limits to outsiders. Clearly, Hendrix wasn’t considered one of them.
A man dressed in a long–tail tuxedo approached their car as soon as it stopped, his posture respectful as he opened the door for them.
“This is Robert Pike, the butler here,” Hendrix introduced briefly.
Noelle nodded politely toward the man, who returned the gesture with a courteous bow before stepping aside to lead the way.
“Mr. Freeman, Mr. Lawson is already waiting inside,” Robert informed.
Hendrix simply hummed in response.
As they walked through the front hall, Noelle quickly took in the villa’s interior. The space was predominantly white, with soaring ceilings and an expansive layout. The grandeur made her feel as though she had stepped into a palace/
Hearing the sound, the man in front quickly turned around. He had a handsome face, with nice blonde locks. He was holding a wine glass in his hand, but the moment he saw Hendrix, a smile quickly spread across his face.
Erwin Larson took a few brisk steps forward. “Hendrix, you’re here?”
Hendrix nodded, and the two shook hands before sharing a brief hug.
Then, Hendrix pulled Noelle over and introduced her, “This is my wife, Noelle.”
Erwin’s eyes, which had been solely focused on Hendrix, finally shifted toward Noelle upon hearing this. His brows furrowed almost immediately.
It was obvious he wasn’t impressed with Noelle. However, out of politeness, he still lifted his chin slightly in her direction and said, “Hello.”
Noelle smiled and nodded at him.
Hendrix noticed the awkwardness and explained to her, “Don’t mind him. He’s always like this.”
Noelle responded with a soft “oh“.
While the two were simply conversing, Erwin appeared rather displeased. He abruptly pulled Hendrix aside, saying he had just acquired a new painting and wanted Hendrix to admire it with him.
Hendrix glanced at Robert, who immediately understood. With a polite smile, Robert gestured to Noelle and guided her to the living room for drinks.
“What do you want to drink?”
Although Robert looked like a local from Coppersville, he had lived here for a long time, so it influenced his accent
a little.
“Earl Grey
tea, please,” said Noelle.
Robert nodded and asked someone to prepare it.
Noelle originally thought Erwin had genuinely taken Hendrix to admire a painting. But after finishing an cup of tea and still not seeing them return, she began to grow suspicious.
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She glanced at Robert. “May I use the stroom?”
“Of course,” he replied immediately, raising his hand to signal someone to accompany her.
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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...