Chapter 567

A figure stepped in front of her, blocking her path.

Noelle instantly recognized that familiar presence and fearlessly met Quentin's gaze.

His expression was grim, dark eyes narrowing as he shoved the trembling woman toward Noelle."When did Ms. Xanthos learn these underhanded tricks? Did Christian teach you? Huh?"

The two men from earlier were high-ranking officials in Collinview City, and the success of Quentin's upcoming project largely depends on them.

But unexpectedly, someone had swooped in and wrecked his meeting.

Noelle steadied the frightened woman and, without hesitation, pulled a wad of cash from her purse, handing it to her. "Go."

The woman took the money and bolted, disappearing without looking back.

Noelle turned back to Quentin, her face calm and composed, her tone steady. "I didn't learn this from anyone. I just wanted to ruin Mr. Lowe's evening."

Quentin's dark, obsidian-like eyes locked onto hers.

After a long moment, he smiled. "So, in the end, Ms. Xanthos t