Noelle could not help but glance at Teresa a few more times. "I see you've been corrupted by Rowena!"
"What do you mean corrupted? I'm perfectly fine!" Rowena protested with a huff, "Teresa and I just can't stand seeing people bully you. They only pick on you because you're their relative. If it were me, I'd hang them up and give them a beating!"
"Oh, come on!" Noelle smiled wryly. "I know you too well. You're all bark and no bite!"
The three of them chatted and laughed in the car. Noelle drove steadily and at a slow pace. Suddenly, a speeding car zoomed past them. The driver rolled down the window to make a mocking gesture.
"Who the hell is that? So annoying!" Rowena's temper flared immediately. "Noelle, overtake them."
Noelle pressed her lips together and shook her head. "I'm not that skilled a driver. And why get into a fight with a stranger? Besides, we're almost there."
Her calm demeanor made Rowena fume. "Didn't you see how that guy looked down on us?"
Noelle laughed softly and shook her head. "Maybe I was in his way."
"You're killing me here!" Rowena muttered, frustrated by Noelle's good-natured attitude.
When they arrived at Phoenix Tree Residence, they saw a flashy car parked outside. Rowena gaped. "Is that Charles' car?"
Noelle shook her head. "No, it's not." Although Charles had many cars, he did not own such ostentatious ones.
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