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."

way to save face for Laura.

"I have to admit,

skilled in gaming. He might not have left the field

look at her and asked, "Why did you suddenly come over just

had always idolized Laura and wanted to be just like her

replied somewhat meaningfully, "I'm just a little curious. How did you manage to have a beef with her as soon

had made things difficult for her sister, Samantha, on

down on our business school, so I had to teach her a lesson. I heard that back in high school, she hooked up with the school doctor, and they're still together. Her

school? With

like her doesn't

news. Cedric

and that meant he was

something Emma

greatly. If he ever ended up with a lady with a bad reputation, people would

an open announcement that your engagement to the Greene family

dimmed slightly, yet she maintained her composure and replied, "There's no need to fall into a self-defense trap. Magnus doesn't