No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 562

Donovan glared at Noelle. "What kind of trouble are you trying to stir up now?"

Noelle retorted, "I'm not. Xenia is the daughter of the Liddells by name, and she has no share in the family's wealth. If she marries Wyatt, she'll be entitled to her shared marital assets. That fulfills Wyatt's wish, too."

The smile on her face deepened as she continued, "It's a win-win situation."

Wyatt was overjoyed. "That's right! I think so, too."

"We can divide the assets now. We have to wait until the company gets listed." Donovan waved off the idea. He was particularly sensitive about anything that had to do with wealth distribution right now.

Xenia quickly chimed in, "Donovan's company is at a critical stage before listing, Wyatt. Any such disturbance could have an impact. We're in no rush, and we have plenty of time."

For now, she just needed to stall Wyatt.

Donovan gave Xenia an approving glance. "That's exactly what I mean. Once the company succeeds in listing and the adoption has been in place for over a year, we can quietly dissolve it. No one will say anything."

Yet, he still hadn't agreed to Xenia and Wyatt's marriage. For now, he was just buying time and would figure something out later. Everyone except Wyatt seemed satisfied with this outcome.

Noelle got up and stretched. "I'm starving. Let's eat." The show was over, and it was time to fill her tummy.

Aside from Noelle, no one else had much of an appetite. Wyatt sat beside Xenia and cut her steak. They looked all lovey-dovey and affectionate. As Donovan watched this, his mood turned sour.

When Noelle had almost finished her meal, she looked up at Xenia and said, "Though I won't press legal charges, you have to return all the money you embezzled down to the last dime."

Xenia lowered her gaze and muttered, "But I don't have that much money right now. Can I pay in installments?"