Marvin's words caught Noelle off guard, but she did not let it show. Instead, she turned to her team and said, "Let's head up to the lounge upstairs. There's no point in interrupting Mr. Merlock from socializing with others."

Laura's face instantly darkened. "Ms. Liddell, what's that supposed to mean?"

"We don't drink, so we'll leave you to your fun. Consider it a favor," Noelle replied coolly.

Samantha snapped, "Noelle, who do you think you are? Even Laura has to book the VIP lounge a month in advance. Mr. Wilcher, are you sure you didn't make a mistake?"

Marvin remained calm. "There was no mistake. Ms. Liddell reserved the VIP lounge."

Noelle glanced at Laura. "Didn't realize the VIP lounge was so exclusive. You're welcome to join us upstairs if you'd rather."

Laura stiffened but stayed silent.

...

satisfying. You should've seen the looks on the Merlock sisters' faces." Noelle squeezed Grace's hand. "Are you

fine. But did you actually record the video?"

But

Tilly from TG Public Relations talking to

when she

your doing?"

Mr. Greene instructed us to

everything for you," Tilly

admitted carefully, knowing tensions

high between them.

it. However, after hearing the VIP lounge required a month's notice, she had started suspecting Cedric's involvement,

the Merlocks were out

you," Noelle said. She genuinely appreciated

to focus. Grace, ever the gossip, leaned in. "So, was Mia the one

assumption. Noelle forced a nod, not about to admit that Cedric was behin it—not after their breakup. Later, she slipped out to go to the restroom and froze when she saw a familiar

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