Chapter 287

Noelle thought of how the Merlocks had threatened to involve her family, and it seemed they had gone after the Liddells. For some reason, she felt quite pleased. And she calmly answered, "I've severed ties with the LIddells anyway. This is my business." "So you're saying you can handle it on your own? The Merlock family has come to me and warned me to rein in my disobedient sister. They warned that they'd show no mercy the next time this happens." Noelle replied in a cold voice, "The Merlock family arranged a car accident that almost killed me. How much more lenient can they get?" Standing nearby, Xenia's expression flickered briefly at her words. It seemed everyone believed the Merlock family had orchestrated Noelle's accident. That worked just fine for her. Then, she feigned concern and chimed in, "Noelle, Donovan is doing this for your good. Though you've cut ties with the Liddells, you'll always be one of us. That's not something you can change." Lucas explained, "Donovan spe