Noelle was furious. "I've never met anyone more shameless than you."
Xenia replied in her usual sweet tone, "I can't remember exactly how many times the script was revised, but I contributed to the initial idea and the storyline. You can't just discard me after using my idea."
Noelle was amused. She turned to the industry professionals around her.
"Did you all hear that? Xenia's so-called 'contribution' was just some useless suggestions that were never adopted. She spoke once, and now she thinks she deserves credit for my script."
The crowd was outraged.
"This is beyond shameless! How dare she claim she contributed without any proof?"
"I've heard that the Liddell family treats their biological sister poorly while spoiling their adopted sister. Now I finally see it for myself."
Everyone in the room had written their fair share of manipulative characters and saw through Xenia's act instantly.
Xenia stammered, "It's not like that. I really participated in the scriptwriting."
Someone scoffed. "Then show the drafts you worked on. Drop the pitiful act."
Xenia immediately went silent. She had no drafts to show and looked to Donovan for help.
Donovan was furious as well and glared at Blake. "Don't think that bringing Noelle here will change anything.
"I've already decided that Xenia will manage the company. You should take a break and come back after the storm dies down."
As the shareholder, Donovan's word could determine Blake's fate. Which meant Blake was kicked out.
A glint of triumph flashed in Xenia's eyes. She turned to Blake with a sickeningly sweet voice.
"Don't worry, Blake. I'll take good care of the company. I'll be sure to ask for your advice if I run into any trouble."
Noelle rolled her eyes. "Blake has been running the company this whole time. Xenia, you scored a zero on your college entrance exam, so you probably can't even read a financial report. You think you can manage a company?"
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