No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 531

Xenia was hinting at something.

Noelle smirked. "Are you saying I secretly embezzled the foundation's donations?"

"I didn't mean that. I just wanted to remind you that you can't use charity funds. It wouldn't look good for the Liddell family if word gets out, right?" She waved her hand dismissively. "Just pretend I never said anything."

Noelle clicked her tongue. "Pretend you never said anything? You already said it, and now you're pretending to be innocent?"

"Noelle, I only said it for your own good." Xenia's eyes welled up with tears as she turned to Emma. "You were at the charity auction that day and should know exactly how much was raised."

Emma nodded. "Of course I know, but what does that have to do with Noelle's account verification today?"

Xenia hadn't expected Emma to defend Noelle. How could she not have even the slightest doubt about Noelle?

Laura looked at Noelle. "I think verifying the funds means the money will be temporarily held back for a few days."

This was to prevent people from borrowing money just to pass verification and then withdrawing it immediately after receiving their membership card.

Before Noelle could respond, Xenia started crying. "Noelle, the foundation still needs to cover expenses for upcoming events. We need that money!"

She seemed to suggest that the money in Noelle's account was the charity funds.

Laura had a plan forming in her mind, but she kept her expression relaxed. "Ms. Liddell, will that be a problem?"

Noelle answered calmly, "Not at all."

After all, the money wasn't from the charity fund. It was her earnings from streaming and dividends from the AI project in which she had invested. That project was about to go public soon, and she would be making even more when it did.

She continued, "Let me say it one last time. The money in my account isn't from the charity. If your ears aren't working, go see a doctor. And while you're at it, get your brain checked, too."

Xenia was livid. "But how could you possibly have ten million dollars? If it's not embezzled charity funds, then what is it?"

"Do I owe you an explanation?" Noelle couldn't be bothered.

Laura hadn't expected Noelle to be this bold in front of Emma. She maintained her composure and said, "Alright, if Ms. Liddell says it's not the charity funds, then it's probably not. Let's not throw accusations around."

Xenia had no evidence. She couldn't access the foundation's accounts now but would be able to once she went to the office tomorrow. She would not let Noelle get away with this.

Laura secretly sneered at Xenia's silence. How useless. Soon, the manager returned with a card and handed it to Noelle. "Ms. Liddell, welcome to the club."

"Thanks." Noelle took the card.