The Sway and Slide of Love novel Chapter 687

So when the host approached him, Dylan already knew what was coming. He wasn't particularly surprised. After smiling faintly, he set down his wine glass and excused himself before the host could speak.

"Sorry, but I just remembered I have something to attend to. So, I'll take my leave now. I'll treat you to dinner next time."

With that, Dylan turned and left, leaving the host standing there, utterly bewildered.

…

Since Hendrix had been drinking tonight, Levi took him home. When he opened the door, Noelle was just slipping on her coat, ready to head out.

"Where are you going?"

"Why are you back?"

They spoke at the same time.

Hendrix immediately frowned. Then, he swept his gaze over Noelle's outfit—a light-colored dress with a white coat over it.

Her complexion had improved over the past few months. So now, even with just a touch of lipstick, she looked especially alluring.

Hendrix's expression darkened further. "Where are you planning to go?"

Noelle, however, found his question strange. "Weren't you the one who asked me to pick you up?"

Her words jogged Hendrix's memory. Right—he hadn't wanted to attend the banquet tonight in the first place. But the host had been persistent, and since he was technically his elder, Hendrix couldn't refuse outright.

Even so, he had no intention of staying long. Thus, he told Noelle to pick him up at the agreed time. In other words, she was just heading out to bring him home.

The moment he realized this, he felt the tension in his body melt away. Then, he answered Noelle, "I decided to come back early because I was bored."

As he spoke, he took Noelle's hand and led her inside.