No longer a pushover

"We're still in talks, and we have to investigate the investor's background."

Xenia asked, "Donovan, can you take me along in this project? I want to learn more so I can help you with work in the future."

Donovan felt relieved. "That's Good. If only Noelle were half as sensible and well- behaved as you are."

Xenia's expression stiffened as she lowered her gaze to hide the darkness in her eyes. One day, she'd make Noelle kneel and lick her shoes in humiliation.

After Donovan left with Xenia, the main hall resumed silence. Holding the share transfer contract, Blake glanced at Noelle cautiously. "You haven't forgotten our agreement, have you?"

Noelle met his eyes. "Relax. Once I get the inheritance from our parents, I'll hand over the shares Donovan gave up." She needed some security for herself, too.

"I'm not trying to doubt you, and I'm just asking. I'll keep the contract safe for now."

Blake breathed a little easier but didn't hand over the contract immediately. He, too, needed assurance.

Frank frowned. "Blake, do you still not trust Noelle? We've seen Xenia's true colors, and it's not like we'll be deceived by her like before."

don't trust her, but keeping the contract with me ensures

Instead, she stood up and headed upstairs.

selfless as you are, and blood-related siblings settle things clearly. It's better to lay everything out. Instead of questioning me, why don't you talk some sense into Donovan?

be acquainted with such a well-connected

haven't tried? If Donovan listened, things wouldn't have escalated to such an

Al project crashes and burns because of Xenia, Donovan will see her true colors. Just like what Noelle said, he'll only feel

Blake left with the

downstairs after changing her clothes. TG

she wanted to check them out in

living room and

"Out for a bit."

take

rejected outright and refused to let the Liddell family know what she was up

the Liddell residence, she saw Cedric's car parked by

surprised. As soon as she got into the car she turned to look at him and asked, "You haven't stayed here all night,