Chapter 349
Erwin frowned impatiently but ultimately held back his irritation, reminding himself that Noelle was, after all, a guest he had personally invited.
“Don’t you understand? When a man says he’s interested in a woman, it means exactly what you think it does,” Erwin replied.
Noelle let out a cold laugh, which made Erwin raise an eyebrow.
“You don’t actually like me,” Noelle said. “Even now, talking to me, you’re clearly struggling to hold back your impatience. So, why force yourself?”
Erwin clicked his tongue. “So, you do notice.”
“Yes, I do. So, whatever it is you want, why not just say it outright? Let’s not waste each other’s time.”
Erwin stared at Noelle for a moment before suddenly laughing. “No wonder Hendrix married you. You are very interesting, indeed. You’re right. I’m a very busy man, so I be straightforward–I want to sleep with you.”
If Noelle had anything in her mouth at that moment, she would have spit it out instantly. Even without that, her stunned expression said it all.
Erwin’s gaze had swept over her body several times, finally lingering on her sheer cover–up.
“Did you and Hendrix have fun last night? I saw the marks on him this morning. But I’m not into that kind of thing. Women should behave themselves in bed, so I hope you won’t leave any marks on me later. Understood?” “What a lunatic,” Noelle cursed internally.
She knew it. From the first time Hendrix had brought her to dinner with him, she could tell that Erwin was the same kind of person as Hendrix–an utterly unhinged maninc.
What she hadn’t expected was just how far his madness extended. How warped did someone have to be to say something like that so casually and calmly?
Noelle took a deep breath and said, “Sorry, but I’m not interested in you.”
“What did you say?” This time, it was Erwin’s turn to look credulous.
Noelle simply met his gaze and repeated herself–this time in a’crisp Edalanese accent.
Erwin was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed. “Why? Because you’re married to Hendrix? Are you going to parrot what he says about loyalty and fidelity? But Hendrix isn’t here now, is he? And honestly, I’m not really interested in you. I’m just curious as to why Hendrix married you.”
Noelle remained silent.
After a moment’s thought, Erwin added, “Oh, right. You liked that painting, didn’t you? I can give it to you–or -name your price. Whatever you want
“Sorry. I’m not interested,” Noelle replied, her voice as calm as ever.
The expression on Erwin’s face slowly faded, replaced by a cold, blank look.
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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...