No longer a pushover

Chapter 541

That sentence hit like a bombshell, and Noelle's mind buzzed as if an explosion had just gone off. Nothing about the sudden news made sense.

She glanced at Xenia, who did not even look like she wanted to argue. In her past life, Xenia had schemed her way into marrying Justin to become a wealthy socialite. So, why was everything different now?

Donovan looked irritated. "Wyatt, what the hell are you doing? Everyone knows Xenia was adopted into our family-if you get involved with her, people will start talking."

He had always known Wyatt had feelings for Xenia. However, after all these years apart, he assumed Wyatt had moved on.

Meanwhile, Xenia kept her head down, staying silent. Right now, Wyatt was the only person she could rely on. She had not heard anything from Sean, and she could not afford to pin all her hopes on him.

She needed a backup plan, and luckily, Wyatt still had feelings for her.

Wyatt answered in a heartbeat, "Xenia was only adopted-she's not actually related to the Liddells. I've liked her for years, and if it weren't for my injury, I wouldn't have waited until now to say it."

Noelle found it odd. Based on what she knew about Xenia, that bitch never cared for the Liddells-her goal had always been to marry rich and climb the social ladder.

So, why would she settle for Wyatt now? Eventually, Noelle figured she might be doing this to cover up the bribery scandal. It seemed that Xenia really would do anything to save herself.

Donovan hesitated, looking conflicted. "This isn't appropriate."

"There's nothing inappropriate about it.

at Xenia. "But wasn't she dating

quickly cut in. "Justin and I broke up. Everything he

she and Justin were still secretly seeing each other. However, Donovan

Noelle and said, "Noelle, Xenia is going to be your sister-in- law. She's part of the Liddells now-you wouldn't go after

hands slowly, her tone mocking. "Wow. That was quite

had not expected Xenia to pull a stunt like this. Honestly, she wanted to tell Wyatt that she had already cut ties with the Liddells.

had nothing to do

was to

given up now, all her efforts

any of this have to do with me? It's not like she's marrying

if you agree to

let go of what you

back then-approving my

said with complete confidence as if he were doing her a

turned red as she choked up. "Wyatt, how could I let you suffer for my mistake? If I did something wrong, I should take responsibility

to trust me." Wyatt held onto her hand tightly, looking at her with nothing but