No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 200

"I'm venting my anger on you, just as you requested," Noelle said before landing another slap on Xenia.

She then pulled Xenia's hair forcefully. "I warned you not to touch my things again, but it seems you've forgotten!"

Noelle knew very well that Xenia had opened the letter to spite her, and she wasn't about to let it slide this time.

Xenia's face was so swollen she looked almost unrecognizable. She cried out, "Frank, help me!"

Frank's hands clenched into fists as he watched the scene unfold. "Xenia, you said Noelle could do whatever it took to calm her down, so you need to keep your word."

Xenia was left dumbfounded. She had only said that out of politeness—she hadn't meant a single word of it!

Gordon stepped in to pull Noelle away. "Ms. Liddell, why are you hitting Ms. Quigley? She only opened the acceptance letter. Nothing was taken. Why all the fuss?"

Gordon's forceful tug nearly knocked Noelle over.

She raised an eyebrow, her expression sharp and arrogant. "Because I'm a sensitive person. That's just who I am."

"Mr. Donovan has ordered that you're not allowed to set foot in this villa," Gordon reminded her.

"Gordon, how dare you speak to Noelle like that? She's the eldest daughter of the Liddell family, your mistress!" Frank shot Gordon a glare. "It seems I've been too kind to you over the years, letting you forget your place!"

Xenia quickly interjected, "Frank, it's all my fault. Gordon was just standing up for me."

"Not only did he lie for you, but he even laid hands on Noelle. There's no place for someone like him in the Liddell family. Gordon, pack your things and leave."

Frank's decision left both Xenia and Gordon stunned.

"Don't 'my lady' me! Just a moment ago, you treated me like a stranger, and now you're sweet-talking to save your career? You hypocrite!" Noelle snapped, walking over to Frank and picking up the acceptance letter.

Frank swallowed hard before saying, "Noelle, I'm sorry. I didn't realize how much you've been through."

"Spare me the righteous act. If you had listened to me even once, we wouldn't be in this mess, would we?" Noelle responded sharply, leaving Frank speechless.

Frank couldn't help but agree—he had brought this all upon himself.

Noelle pulled a document from her bag and handed it to Frank. "Sign this. I'm transferring my household registration."

She wanted her own separate household record, severing any remaining ties to the Liddell family. This was her way of truly gaining freedom.

Frank stared at the document, his heart heavy. "Noelle…"