No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 317

Lucas deeply regretted it now. He should have listened to Donovan earlier; if he had, he would not have fallen for Xenia's trick yesterday.

If he had exposed her actions on the spot, Noelle wouldn't have been so angry, and Donovan's project wouldn't have lost the bidding opportunity.

Xenia stepped back a few paces. "Lucas, I did it for Donovan's investment and Frank's project. I didn't expect to be outwitted by Noelle!"

"Outwitted?"

"Yes, Noelle clearly set a trap and made us fall into it!"

He frowned. "You're the one who fell for it and dragged me in with you. It was your behavior and your scheme against Noelle that led to this disaster! This is all your fault!"

He had heard her try to twist the truth. If it were before, he might have believed Noelle was at fault. But this time, he had witnessed everything firsthand.

It had nothing to do with Noelle. It was Xenia's attempt to frame her that had failed.

Xenia shrank back, surprised that Lucas was clear-headed this time and didn't fall for her tricks. She was angry inside.

Then, she looked at him. "But Lucas, don't forget that you also tacitly agreed with my actions, which means your thoughts were the same as mine, right?"

"Shut up! Don't compare me to you!" He was furious but also guilty.

"Lucas, do I need to remind you? Think about the recent team issue. Didn't you want Noelle to return to the Liddell family and join your team to compete?"

Her eyes were full of mockery. "You're shifting all the blame onto me, and that's not fair. I didn't expect you to be this kind of person, Xenia!"

Lucas grabbed Xenia by the shoulders. "You go explain it to Donovan. I have nothing to do with this."

"I've already told him, but do you think he will believe me?"

He froze for a moment. "Xenia, is this your true nature?"