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 t