Chapter 159

Xyla abruptly got on her knees before Noelle and sobbed, "I had no idea you and Quint would be here at Restaurant Blanc. If I had known, I would never have come. Noelle, I promise I won't bother Quint anymore. Could you please let me go? I'm begging you, I will never pester him again…"

She didn't outright accuse Noelle, but she made it obvious that Noelle was the one who pushed her into the pond.

Noelle froze. She was surprised that there really were people who were this good at acting in this world. It made sense, though, since Xyla started out as a starlet. Putting on such a simple act was naturally a piece of cake for her.

Quentin's piercing, dark eyes locked onto Noelle. "Why did you push her?" he glowered. He had promised her that he would stay out of Xyla's life after he cured her depression and found a good match for her. So, why couldn't she just leave Xyla alone?

Noelle listened to his cold voice and felt its coldness seeping into her soul. So, this was what he called lo