Chapter 160

Noelle’s heart clenched sharply as she gripped the phone tighter. She closed her eyes, taking a moment to calm herself. “Mom, do you really not understand the reason why I haven’t been going home?”

“You…” Jade had not heard Noelle say a word until then. She had thought Noelle was still the same old pushover, easy for her to control. However, to her surprise, Noelle cut her off. “What the hell are you trying to say here?”

Noelle said with a sad smile, “What do you think, Mom? You know exactly what I mean. Why did you call?”

Noelle knew her mom well. Jade would not bother with her unless it was something big.

Jade snapped, “Come back home! Don’t you forget, this is your home. Your grandpa treats you so well, you

“I’m really busy right now!” Noelle cut in without hesitation. She would definitely visit Samuel because he had always been kind to her. However, he understood her and would not ask her to come back, so Jade’s

excuse was not going to work.

Jade said through clenched teeth, “Busy, always busy. What’s keeping you so busy? You’re just working for someone else. I’m warning you, if you don’t come back today…”

Noelle asked with a weary smile, “What will you do? Mom, I’m your daughter too. If you cared about me a little more, I wouldn’t dread going home.”

Jade was furious at Noelle’s words. “What are you trying to say? Is this my fault? Noelle, I’m warning you, if you don’t come back today, you’ll be sorry.”

Noelle’s eyes narrowed as a thought flashed through her mind, and a wave of unease washed over her Sorry for what?”

on camera all the embarrassing things you did with Mr. York. You’ll regret it if you don’t come back, so come back right now!”

Mr. York? I’ve never even met

“You…”

that whole incident? Mom, I’m your daughter too. Why did you do that?” Noelle’s voice shook a little. Deep down, she kept telling herself not

money, and Mr. York is willing to provide it. If you still think of yourself

voice was a low growl, “Mom! Are you really going

declared, “Yes, it’s the only way. You know Simon is Mr. York, and the York family is way better off than our Shaw family, right? If you become

had had enough of Jade. She knew that whatever Jade was holding onto was not safe for her. Jade would do anything for Winter, and the thought of her giving it to Winter

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a glimpse of Xavier’s face, she took a deep

peeled Xavier’s fingers away one by one. “We really should keep

work!”

“Noelle!”

walk away. Feeling frustrated, he punched the elevator door, startling the nearby employees.

are you doing

from behind Xavier, making

you to behave at the company? You’re engaged to Winter, so leave Noelle alone!”

and I really love

be with Winter. He just wanted her

Winter, he did not love

your hands on the shares and then you’ll see that I’m right,” Joseph said with a hard stare at Xavier.

“I got

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