The Sway and Slide of Love

In the following days, Noelle didn't see Hendrix again. But she didn't dwell on it. After all, he rarely came around before, so she didn't find it particularly unusual.

As for who Angela was, it was Seline who filled Noelle in.

"I heard she used to be an influencer, working as a live streamer," Seline said with a frown.

In her eyes, being an influencer or live streamer wasn't exactly a respectable profession. Especially when it came to someone as attractive-looking as Angela.

Seline even showed Noelle some of Angela's past live streams. In the video, Angela was wearing a white dress, chatting and smiling with her audience.

Noelle nodded and said, "Oh."

"That's it?" Seline widened her eyes. "You're not going to say anything about it?"

"What should I say?" Noelle found it strange. "Oh, she's quite... pretty."

"That's just the filter! And didn't you see how much makeup she's wearing?"

"Well, isn't that how it is in that industry?"

"Yes, but Hendrix's taste has really gone downhill! How did his standards drop so low?"

Noelle looked at her helplessly. "It's a mutual thing between them. Why do you care so much?"

"I just can't stand it," Seline said, frowning slightly. But then, she quickly changed the subject. "What about you? Have you seen Dylan lately?"

"No."

"What's going on? Hasn't he asked you out?"

"He did, but... I just don't want to go."

"Why not? I think he's great! And you two almost got married before. So, isn't it a good thing that you two have a chance to rekindle things now?"

Noelle shook her head. "That's all in the past. I really don't want to think about those things right now."

"Fine, but even if you're not getting married, there's nothing wrong with dating! Hendrix has been with so many women, so why can't you date someone?"

"This has nothing to do with Hendrix," Noelle said. "Besides, this isn't a competition."

"No, that's not what I meant. More importantly, I think Dylan really likes you. Look. Even the company he founded has a part of you in it."

"What?"

"Dyno Corporation. The "Dy" must be from his own name, and whose name does the "No" come from if not yours?"

Noelle paused but quickly replied, "It could just be a random name he and Jean came up with."

"Why would he let her name the company?" Seline shook her head without hesitation.noveldrama

"Dylan never liked her in the first place. And heard that the reason Jean's father, Brian, was taken down was because of Dylan. You know as well as do that Jean was only sentenced to three years in prison for hurting you.

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"In fact, she'll 'll be out soon. But Brian has already been brought down, and all their family assets have been seized. Even if she gets out, she won't have any chance of making a comeback. That's why Dylan was determined to ruin Brian."

Noelle fell silent.

Seline looked at her. "You don't believe me? Then, I—"

"No, it's not that. I just think... If it really was Dylan, don't you find him terrifying? After all, Jean and her family helped him before."

"Mm. But what does that have to do with you? Men are always ruthless toward women they don't love. As long as he doesn't treat you that way, isn't that enough?"