The Sway and Slide of Love

At first, Hendrix hadn't really cared. To him, Ruth and Ricky were insignificant. But since Noelle found amusement in watching them struggle, he was willing to let her have her way.

As for what happened to Ruth and Ricky in the end, it didn't matter to him. But Ricky's message made him change his mind.noveldrama

When Hendrix heard Ricky's deliberately lowered tone, he almost laughed out of sheer frustration. Dylan was one thing-although he didn't think much of him, the fact that Noelle had been with him in the past meant he must have had some redeeming qualities.

But Ricky? Who did he think he was? How could someone like him actually have the audacity to set his sights on Noelle? It was both ignorant and laughable.

So, Hendrix changed his mind. He wouldn't interfere with Noelle's plan, but he would refine it a little. Besides, he was done seeing Ruth around. It was time to make sure they disappeared from this city for good.

"Hendrix." Noelle's voice suddenly broke through his thoughts.

Hendrix snapped back to reality and smiled at her. "What is it?"

"You still haven't explained why you were looking at my phone."

"Oh, you received a telemarketing call just now. And I happened to see the messages when I answered it for you."

"But I've already archived his messages, so how did you just 'happen' to see them?"

Hendrix was stumped. As he watched Noelle furrow her brows, he couldn't help but think-sometimes, a woman being this smart was more trouble than it was worth.

After staring at him for a moment, Noelle suddenly said, "Give me your phone." Hendrix quickly handed it over without hesitation.

Noelle immediately started checking it. But she found that Hendrix's contact list was incredibly dull-filled entirely with work-related people, and there were almost no chat records.

"Did you clear everything beforehand?" Noelle asked.

Hendrix chuckled. "Clear what?"

"Your chat histories."

"How can I clear something that doesn't exist?" Hendrix shot back.

Noelle frowned.

"If you're looking for something, my

email inbox might be more

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interesting," Hendrix said. "It's not

like you don't know I don't usually chat with people."

Noelle was momentarily at a loss for words.

"You're no fun at all." After saying that, she tossed the phone back to him and got up to leave.

But Hendrix quickly pulled her back. "My tablet's right here. Want to take a look?"

"No! I don't want to scar my eyes!"

Noelle's response made Hendrix pause. Then, he burst out laughing. "So, you really have snooped before."

His words left her momentarily

speechless. Then, she explained, "I only saw it by accident when I was looking something up, so don't make it sound like I was snooping on purpose. And shouldn't you be reflecting on why so many people are sending you those kinds of photos?"

"Who knows where those women got my email address from? And what can I do

if you insist on checking the spam folder?"

Noelle scoffed. "You must've looked at them. Otherwise, how else would you know?"

"So what if I did? I don't feel anything for them. However, if it were you wearing-"

Before Hendrix could finish, Noelle

wisely

Covered his mouth. He was

ut to pull her hand away

his phone suddenly rang.

when

Seeing this, Noelle immediately withdrew her hand.

Hendrix quickly answered the call. Whatever the person on the other end said, it instantly wiped the expression off his face.