No longer a pushover

Chapter 403

Noelle stared at Donovan. It was shocking to learn the latter had clues.

She vaguely remembered that in her past life, Donoan had somehow offended a powerful family, and his company had nearly gone bankrupt. She wondered if that could be the reason.

Lucas approached her, and his eyes were filled with guilt. With a hoarse voice, he said, "When we were kids, Noelle, I used to take you out to play all the time. I picked you up and dropped you off at school. Whenever Blake scolded you, I would step in to protect you.

"But this time, I admit I had selfish motives. I wanted to get back at you for quitting the team and making me lose that match in humiliation.

"Now that I've lost everything and my reputation is in shambles, could you let this go for the sake of our past sibling affection and not press charges?"

Noelle wasn't surprised at all. He'd said so many sentimental words just to get her to withdraw the lawsuit.

Blake chimed in, "Lucas' team has disbanded, Noelle, and he's paid a hefty sum in penalties. He's suffered enough. Isn't that enough for you?"

Seeing how pathetic Lucas looked, Noelle didn't feel any sense of dissatisfaction. All she wanted was to know who'd escaped the car accident back then, and she wanted them to go to prison and pay the price.

Donovan pressed. "Noelle, have you made up your mind?"

told you this isn't something I can decide. Maple Enterprise is the one pressing

begged him a bit. A rich guy like Alfred wouldn't

these things worked better

just

makes it even easier. Getting in with the Parhams would benefit

and Donovan backing us up, we can definitely uncover the truth behind

at Blake. "I'll investigate myself. If you want a settlement, talk to Maple Enterprise." She'd never

darkened with rage. "Stop right there! You'd rather protect Maple

so selfish? You've made a truly

lips. "Mom and Dad will understand." She

his hand in

"Let's talk it out, Donovan. There's no need for us to resort to

me! Did you just hear what she said? She doesn't care about the clue on the case, and nor does she care about Mom

stood with a calm gaze. "Think

to know the truth about their parents' accident more than anyone, but if she had to trade it for this, she couldn't do it. She

front of her. "Fine. Donovan was wrong to force you to make this choice. No one would use

knew Blake had