Noelle nodded. "I understand. I'll leave now."
"Take this box of sanitary pads with you. It'll serve as evidence for your investigation." Laura even had someone repack the expired sanitary pads before handing them to Noelle.
Emma quickly interjected, "Noelle, let me have someone drive you back. It's not convenient for a young woman to carry that."
"There's no need. I can handle it myself." Noelle lifted the box with one hand, showing no sign of struggle.
Laura was surprised. "You're quite strong, Ms. Liddell."
Unfortunately, starting that day, Noelle's charity foundation would become nothing more than a laughingstock.
Emma couldn't help but speak up. "Laura, this clearly has nothing to do with Noelle. She's not that kind of person. Isn't it a bit harsh to just kick her out?"
"Mrs. Greene, it's not that I don't want to help, but rules are rules. I can't bend them for just one person, or it'll be hard for me to manage things in the future." Laura lowered her voice and asked, "How did you meet Noelle, Mrs. Greene? You two seem close."
"Oh, Noelle and I just hit it off. Last time, I wasn't feeling well during the charity auction, and she helped me. That's why I believe her." Of course, Emma couldn't tell Laura the whole truth.
But Laura still felt suspicious. "Ms. Noelle seems to have a good relationship with Alfred. I ran into Noelle visiting him when Cedric was hospitalized from the car accident."
"Really? Then, I suppose they must know each other." Emma's expression stiffened. "You all proceed without me. I have something to take care of."
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