No longer a pushover

Chapter 456

Noelle smiled lightly. "I've resolved my understanding with Samantha."

Since the Merlocks had stopped targeting her, she'd chosen not to release Samantha's dirt videos. They were maintaining an unspoken truce.

However, Noelle was not naive to think the Merlocks were here to mend ties with her. She didn't have that much influence.

Laura smiled. "Samantha acted on impulse and withdrew our family's investment without consulting anyone. I'm here to discuss sponsoring your team again. The Merlocks have been sponsoring for years, and we can't stop the sponsorship as we like."

"Thank you for the offer, but there's no need. Our team has found a new sponsor."

Once Noelle declined, Samantha chimed in, "Laura is saving face for you here, Noelle. Don't be ungrateful."

Laura stopped her. "Samantha, mind your words."

"You've shown her enough respect; how dare she act so high and mighty?" Samantha fumed.

Noelle met Laura's gaze and said, "We can discuss the sponsorship later, but it's not possible for now."

didn't completely shut the door, considering it a way to save face for Laura. Then, she turned back

"I have to admit, she's really good

gaming. He might not have left the field if it weren't for that car

asked, "Why did

idolized Laura and wanted to be just like her a poised and elegant

did you manage to have a beef with her as soon as school

known Cedric's true identity all along and had made

her a lesson. I heard that back in high school, she hooked up with the school doctor,

dated in high school?

Someone like her doesn't deserve the

news. Cedric must not have

that meant he was wary of

something

stepmother, she cared about him greatly. If he ever ended up with a lady with

Greene family was fake. Why didn't you clear things up? My classmates ridiculed

slightly, yet she maintained her composure and replied, "There's no need to fall into a self-defense