No longer a pushover

Chapter 527

Noelle furrowed her brows. What could Laura possibly want to discuss with her?

After some pondering, Noelle stood up and went to the office.

She poured a glass of water for Laura. "My house is quite lackluster. I don't have much to offer you, Ms. Merlock."

Laura shook her head. "You're too formal. Just call me Laura. And you don't have to be so on edge. I'm here to offer you a collaboration."

"A collaboration?" Noelle remained wary. She found it hard to believe Laura wasn't aware of the situation between her and the Merlock family.

Moreover, rumors were circulating that the engagement between the Greene and Merlock families had fallen through. Samantha had also been keeping a low profile recently.

"Yes. The Merlock family has been sponsoring the Yole University gaming team for years and has maintained a partnership with them. You've probably seen the investment returns, so I'd like to invite you to join in." Laura hummed.

Investment? The previous team captain had partnered with the Merlock family for some investment. But in reality, it was just money laundering for them.

Noelle shook her head. "I'm not interested and will have to decline."

have a charity foundation under your name. The collaboration I'm proposing is related to that. Your last event didn't go well, and rumors are circulating that your foundation is just

established the foundation. It is

hard to control. I'm organizing a charity event

a moment. "Why

always participated

"Alright,

beamed. "Great. I'll host a meeting to finalize the details, and I

exiting the base, she glanced back and smirked. "Is

We'll

how long could

Laura left, Noelle called the people at her charity foundation and instructed them to

purchase many supplies; the

in poverty couldn't afford proper hygiene products, resorting to using scraps

charge asked, "Should we get Ms. Quigley's approval first? She needs to sign off on the funds before they can be

days.

her dorm. She saw a