Chapter 711

Cedric noticed the sudden appearance of the Liddell family members as he turned his head. Noelle sneered. "They probably heard about the school event and brought Xenia along just to piggyback the hype." Cedric nodded. "More likely, they heard you'd be giving a speech on behalf of the students. Someone got jealous and rushed over, hoping to steal some of the spotlight." Noelle felt his words made sense. She and Cedric returned to the venue. Sure enough, they saw Donovan leading a conversation with the invited business owners while Xenia stood beside him, chatting and charming everyone. The mood seemed cheerful. As soon as Noelle and Cedric appeared, the atmosphere turned noticeably quiet. When Xenia saw Cedric, a flash of amazement crossed her eyes. If she'd known his identity earlier, she would've long made a move and taken him down. She would never have let Noelle benefit from it. Donovan's expression wasn't pleasant either. Ever since he found out that Noelle's boyfriend was