No longer a pushover

Chapter 550

Cedric gave Noelle a quick breakdown of the Cantrell family's internal dynamics. Noelle had assumed Mia was the rightful heir to the Cantrell family, but she had not expected the second wife's side to have taken control instead.

"I thought Donovan invited Mia's stepmother tonight, but it turns out it was his aunt instead. Mia's stepmother comes from an ordinary background. She rarely socializes and spends most of her time at home raising her kid-she doesn't get involved in business matters, let alone Mia's affairs."

Noelle nodded in understanding. As a widow from a modest background, Mia's stepmother would not have the influence to step in.

Halfway through dinner, Noelle's phone started ringing nonstop. She glanced at the screen and found that Donovan was calling. She mumbled, "He probably just found out I'm here at L Bistro, too."

Cedric looked at her. "Answer it. Let's see what he wants."

Noelle had the same thought, so she answered and put him on speaker. Donovan's voice came through. "Noelle, I heard you're at L Bistro. I happened to invite Mrs. Cantrell for dinner to discuss the foundation's situation-you should come over and say a few words to her."

Noelle was shocked that Donovan wanted her to say a few words to Salena. She wondered what exactly he was trying to pull.

Noelle exchanged a glance with Cedric but did not respond right away.

Donovan patiently continued, "Noelle, I know you have issues with the Liddells, but if you want to establish yourself in Yasnia, expanding your network is never a bad thing. Besides, I've already spoken to Mrs. Cantrell there's nothing you need to do, just come over."

he was trying to be polite-he clearly needed something from her. Could it be that

pause, Noelle said, "Alright,

private room named Oasis." Donovan sounded relieved before hanging

Cedric. "I'm guessing Mrs. Cantrell

was most likely related to Alfred. After a moment of thought, he

meant getting recognized by Salena, he was not about to let Noelle walk into a trap

anything happens, I'll call you," Noelle replied, not wanting to drag

at her intently before

With

grabbed her

private room. As

to get

as the doors opened, she unexpectedly

as surprised to see her. "Ms. Liddell? What a

way Laura was looking

she had probably