Chapter 159


    “No, he’s not some kind of wild man,” Noelle said without thinking. After catching a glimpse of


    Xavier’s face, she took a deep breath. “Xavier, this is thest time I’m going to say this–stop doing


    things that gross me out.”


    She reached out and peeled Xavier’s fingers away one by one. “We really should keep our distance


    at work!”


    “Noelle!”


    Xavier watched Noelle walk away. Feeling frustrated, he punched the elevator door, startling the


    nearby employees. “Mr. Harris!”


    “What are you doing here?”


    Joseph’s voice came from behind Xavier, making him panic. “Dad!”


    Joseph gave Xavier a fierce look. “How many times do I have to tell you to behave at thepany?


    You’re engaged to Winter, so leave Noelle alone!” Joseph was so disappointed with his son,


    wishing he could just shape up. “You need to know what you really want!”


    Xavier scowled. “But Dad, Noelle and I really love each other.”


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    He did not want to be with Winter. He just wanted her shares and thepany. Even though he


    was attracted to Winter, he did not love her.


    “Love? There’s nothing in this world that can’t be bought with money. Wait until you get your hands


    on the shares and then you’ll see that I’m right,” Joseph said with a hard stare at Xavier. “Just look


    at yourself. I’m warning you, if I catch you mixed up with Noelle again, you’ll be sorry.”


    Xavier mumbled, “I got it.”


    “This is a crucial time for thepany. There’s some trouble at Collosus Group. Go find out what’s


    happening.”


    “Yes!”


    After Noelle got away from Xavier in the elevator, she was feeling all kinds of ufortable. When


    she saw Jade’s name on her ringing phone, her mood went from bad to worse.


    She watched the phone light up and go dark over and over until finally, with a sigh, she picked up.


    Jade’s voice came through sharp and clear, “What’s with you? Why haven’t you been answering?”


    Jade sounded really upset. Noelle knew all too well how Jade felt about her, but it still hurt. She just


    could not figure out why Jade was so nice to Winter but treated her like she was the enemy even


    though they were both her kids.


    Noelle nibbled on her lip and let out a silent, sad chuckle. “I was busy at work and didn’t hear the


    phone. Do you need me for something, Mom?”


    No matter how upset she was, Jade was the woman who had brought her into the world and cared


    for her. Noelle could not forget that, even if she was angry


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    Jade just huffed, “Is your job more important than your own mother? It seems like you’re not taking


    me seriously anymore,”


    Noelle mumbled, “That’s not true, Mom. I was really working. Is there something you were?


    Jade snapped, “Do I need a reason to call my daughter? Look at yourself. I’m your mom. You


    should be the oneing to me, not the other way around. You’re acting too big for your boots”


    Jade’s words were sharp and mean, not at all how a mother should talk to her child,


    No matter how much it hurt, Noelle could not talk back to Jade, She could only say, “Work’s been


    really busytely, I-”


    “Busy, busy, busy. That’s all I hear. Your sister’s a big star. Are you busier than her? You’re being


    disrespectful. She always makes time to visit me and calls to check on me. What about you?


    “You moved out, and now, you won’t evene home, How did I end up with someone as cold–


    hearted as you?”


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