Seline was the one who sent Hendrix the screenshot. She didn't add any commentary—just a simple screenshot. But the message she was conveying couldn't be any clearer. She wanted to tell him that he was out of the game.
Hendrix stared at the screenshot expressionlessly for a moment before deleting it and promptly blocking Seline. Then, he turned his attention back to the computer screen. The data was still there, but he couldn't focus on a single number.
Even though he had deleted the screenshot from his phone, he still felt as if it had been burned into his mind. He pressed his lips into a thin line as he slowly balled his hands into fists.
After a while, he finally couldn't take it anymore. He shot up from his seat and grabbed his car keys before walking out. He drove fast, though he didn't really know where he was going.
Eventually, he stopped in front of a new construction site. He had bought this plot of land a year ago. Construction had only started a few months ago because it had taken him half a year just to finalize the design.
In fact, he had made another revision not that long ago. Knowing that Rosie loved carousels, he had instructed the team to add one to the front yard. On the second floor, there was a dedicated art studio—a space he had reserved for Noelle.
Hendrix owned plenty of properties. But he knew that if Noelle ever came back, she wouldn't want to live in their old villa, and living in an ordinary apartment would be beneath her. So, he wanted to build a house just for her.
He had even planned to name the house after her. He had thought it all through, down to the terms he would offer Dylan.
There was no way he would let them continue on like this, nor would he allow Noelle to have lingering feelings for Dylan. And for that to happen, he needed Dylan to push her away himself.
Hendrix refused to believe that, under these circumstances, they could still stay together. But now, the situation seemed to be deviating from what he had anticipated.
He was surprised to learn that Dylan was not going to do anything. Did he not realize his company was on the brink of collapse? He had to know but just hadn't taken the actions Hendrix had expected him to.
Hendrix stood there, staring at the half-built structure for a while before turning away.
"I want to go with you." Rosie clung to her hand, unwilling to let go.
Noelle didn't refuse. But when she saw who was at the door, her expression froze.
"Is Dylan here?" Leah asked, her expression grim and her voice tense.
It had been a long time since Noelle had last seen her. She hadn't expected their reunion to happen under such circumstances.
It took Noelle a moment to process Leah's question before she nodded, then shook her head.
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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...