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?"

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

you? He'd let it go if you begged him a bit. A rich guy like Alfred wouldn't

knew how these things worked

"I'm just

with the Parhams would benefit the

and Donovan backing us up, we

a settlement, talk to Maple Enterprise." She'd never make the sole decision

"Stop right there! You'd rather protect Maple Enterprise's interests than find out the truth

be so selfish? You've

and Dad will understand." She wouldn't allow Donovan to guilt-trip

his hand in anger. "Say

talk it out, Donovan. There's no

she said? She doesn't care about the clue on the case, and nor does she

eyes were red with fury, while Noelle stood with a calm gaze. "Think whatever

the truth about their parents' accident more than anyone, but if she had to trade

force you to

knew Blake had more to