No longer a pushover

Chapter 245

Noelle stood still, letting out a cold laugh.

Xenia staggered back, clearly startled. She hadn't expected Frank to be here! What should she do now?

Frank had just overheard her words!

Xenia nervously swallowed and stammered, "Frank, I was only concerned about Noelle. She's made so many enemies at school with what she did, and I was worried her time here might be difficult. I didn't mean anything by it."

However, Frank didn't buy it. He had clearly heard the mocking tone in her voice earlier.

His eyes narrowed-he was suspicious of Xenia's double-dealing. Was this why Noelle's relationship with the family had soured over time?

Frank turned to Noelle. "Noelle, don't hesitate to reach out to me if you ever run into any trouble. I've decided to move the company to Yasnia, so I'll always be close by."

Noelle's irritation grew. "I have just one request: stay away from me!"

stormed down the stairs. Why couldn't the Liddell family ever just leave her be?

look at Xenia. "Why didn't you fill us in on everything

but Noelle insisted I mind my own business. I was going to come over today to check things out before deciding whether to inform you." Guilt rose in Xenia as she kept her eyes

disappointment was palpable as he looked at her. "Xenia, have you ever

I've never lied to you,

it go. But now, he felt nothing. He began to suspect that Xenia wasn't as innocent as she appeared. Perhaps all these years, he

of doubt had taken root in

hope you remember what you just said. Noelle is my real sister

our family offers you. But if we don't give it to you, don't ever think you

was taken aback by his words. What about all the years she had spent trying to win the Liddell family's

herself, lowering her head and speaking softly. "Frank, I've always known I'm not blood-related. How could I

her a warning look

gone. She had always known she wasn't the biological child. If she wanted a better life, she'd have to

Noelle return to the