Chapter 76

Sebastian couldn't exactly admit he was stonewalling them on purpose, so he simply shook his head. "No. It wouldn't make much difference who we work with." Noelle caught a glimmer of hope, her eyes lighting up. However, to Sebastian, that spark felt like a stab. It got him wondering why she was so eager to help the Ashfords. All she could think about, though, was the oil paintings she had left behind. She didn't notice the shadow in his expression. She asked directly, "Then, could the Cole Group consider working with the Novara Corporation again?" His expression fell, and after a beat, he met her gaze. "If that's what you want, then the Cole Group will work with the Novara Corporation." Noelle froze for a moment. She hadn't expected Sebastian to agree so easily. She had been bracing herself for a hard "no", so having it settled just like that felt almost unreal. It meant she could finally get her oil paintings back. And once she got her paintings out of the Ashford residence