No longer a pushover

Chapter 306

"Yes, it's all my fault. It was me, not Lucas," Xenia said pitifully, shrinking back in fear.

Donovan glanced at Xenia and then looked at Lucas with a hint of displeasure. "You're the older brother, Lucas. How can you just leave Xenia to take the fall alone?"

Lucas quickly protested, "No, Donovan. This really has nothing to do with me. It's not my fault!"

Donovan shot back, "You two came together earlier. Even though Xenia did most of the talking, you knew about it and were involved in the whole thing. Now that things have come to light, how can you act like it's not your responsibility?"

Lucas was shaken by Donovan's words. He was feeling cornered because he really had nothing to do with it; it was all Xenia's idea.

He turned to Xenia. "Tell him, Xenia. Explain to Donovan that this was all your doing. I tried to stop you!"

Xenia bit her lip and softly admitted, "Yes, it was me, Donovan. Everything was my decision."

Donovan pulled Xenia closer, trying to calm her. "It's okay, Xenia. Don't worry. I've got your back. You don't have to take the blame alone."

Xenia nodded obediently. "If Noelle insists on pursuing this, then let it fall on me. Don't let this affect Lucas' future."

stared at her in disbelief. "Xenia, what

everything when he had nothing to do with it? To Donovan, he

walked over with a smile. "Have you

"Noelle, I really didn't expect

might want to

Donovan's temper flared. "You-"

Donovan. She was afraid

calm down, though the anger still burned in him. "Noelle,

lawyers look into this thoroughly? I'm just doing what you taught me. Let's have the lawyers sort

sum of money as compensation. Let's just forget

you penalized and lose this bidding opportunity. That seems like a better outcome to

don't go too far!" Donovan

far? I'm just following the rules. How is

do this on purpose, Noelle. They were just a little careless. You can't seriously hold them accountable

an eyebrow. "Are you telling me they were careless when they sat in front of my computer, flipped through my ideas page by page, carefully photographed them, and went straight to you to offer up my work so you

"I think what you're really upset about is that they were careless