No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 613

Noelle's scrutinizing gaze caught the fleeting guilt in Xenia's eyes. Did Xenia know something was off with PZ Group?

In their previous lives, the truth was only exposed next year when PZ Group collapsed. Right now, everyone believed PZ Group was a reputable foreign company.

Noelle could tell something was fishy. It seemed there were far too many things she'd been kept in the dark about in her past life.

Donovan approached with his men. "What scam company?"

Xenia's heart clenched as cold sweat crept down her back. She'd be doomed if Donovan found out now.

Wyatt quickly interjected, "Don't listen to Noelle's nonsense, Donovan. She's saying PZ Group is a scam company, and she's just afraid that Liddell Corporation will surpass Maple Enterprise. That's why she's making things up on purpose."

Donovan looked at Noelle thoughtfully. "Why would you say that?"

Noelle casually shrugged and found an excuse. "It's simple. PZ Group's overly simplistic name makes it sound like a fraud."

When the scandal broke in her past life, the exact same joke went viral, so Noelle remembered it well.

Xenia finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Noelle's explanation. She'd been on edge and wondered how Noelle could be so aware of the truth.

She hadn't realized that the company Sean hooked up with to drain Donovan's assets was the infamous PZ Group. She'd assumed it was a legitimate and powerful enterprise, and that was why the always-suspicious Donovan hadn't doubted anything.

But Xenia knew the company was a problem.

She spoke up in a bitchy tone, "Noelle, I understand you're worried about Donovan's reinvesting, making his company a competitor to Maple Enterprise, but business competition should be fair. You can't slander PZ Group without evidence."

Wyatt chimed in, "Exactly. PZ Group is a well-known foreign company, Noelle. If you don't understand business, don't speak recklessly and embarrass yourself."

Donovan turned to Noelle and said indifferently, "I'd advise you to cut ties with Maple Enterprise as soon as possible. When the company goes bankrupt, you'll be drowning in debt."

He knew she held shares in Maple Enterprise.

Noelle smirked coldly. "Back at you. Don't partner with shady companies."

He'd initially opposed their relationship due to adoption records; it'd be a joke if word got out. But since Mia knew the truth, there was no need to keep it hidden anymore.

Since Wyatt liked Xenia, he wouldn't oppose their relationship. That was his way of compensating Wyatt.

Wyatt was elated. "Thank you, Donovan."

Xenia lowered her gaze, and a flash of hatred crossed her eyes. Why should she be forced to marry a cripple?

Sean was right. The Liddells had never treated her as one of their own.

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The summit was packed with attendees. After making a round through the venue, Noelle grew even more confident in Maple Enterprise's technology.