The Triplets My Ex Never Knew About novel Chapter 213

Chapter 213: Chapter 213: Scamming Noelle Lockwood Out of 200 Million

Ian Perry nodded to Nathaniel Sloan, then cleared his throat. "As an Angel Member of our foundation, Miss Lockwood will be presented with a medal. From this day forward, with this medal, Miss Lockwood will be an honored guest wherever our foundation is involved."

Austin Lockwood and Rose Lowell were ecstatic!

’No matter what Noelle’s reputation was like before, now that she has the foundation’s support, who would dare say a bad word about her?!’

"Noelle, did you hear that? You’re an honored guest of the foundation! Quick, go on up!"

Suzi Lowell was so excited her face turned red, as if she shared in the glory.

Noelle Lockwood bit her lip gently, finally walking onto the stage under the expectant gazes of the crowd. She gave Ian Perry a gentle smile, but her eyes were on Estelle Lockwood in the audience.

"Estelle, I’m sorry. Mom and Dad didn’t mean it like that. Please don’t be angry, okay? If you don’t want me to, I can refuse this medal..."

Rose Lowell’s eyes darted, and she immediately said, "Estelle, this isn’t right of you. You’re always jealous of one thing or another. It’s one thing to be jealous of Noelle, but acting like this... aren’t you offending the foundation?"

Austin Lockwood sighed as well. "Estelle, the family does care about your feelings. Look, because you disapprove, Noelle doesn’t even dare to accept the honor she deserves. Honestly..."

Estelle Lockwood tapped her fingers on the table. ’What is this? Guilt-tripping?’

Estelle Lockwood’s gaze shifted. "Chairman Lockwood, are you sure you want Noelle Lockwood to accept this medal?"

Austin Lockwood frowned slightly, sensing that something was... a bit strange.

But Rose Lowell, without a second thought, lifted her chin proudly. "Of course! The medal belongs to Noelle. There’s nothing you can do, even if you’re jealous. After all, Noelle is the Angel Member!"

Estelle Lockwood simply said, "If you’ve all agreed, then I certainly have no objection."

’She couldn’t help but wonder, if the Lockwoods knew what this medal really represented... would they still want it?’

Austin Lockwood had already made his decision, declaring with righteous gravity, "No matter what, this medal belongs to Noelle! Mr. Perry, please proceed."

Ian Perry smiled faintly. "Since we’re all in agreement, very well."

He looked over, and a waiter approached carrying a tray covered with a red silk cloth. In the center of the tray was a jade pendant, engraved with the foundation’s signature pattern.

This jade pendant must be the token the foundation was presenting to Noelle Lockwood.

Ian Perry bowed slightly and presented the jade pendant with both hands. "Today, with all of you as witnesses, I will represent the foundation in presenting this jade pendant to our Angel Member, Miss Lockwood, to thank Miss Lockwood for..."

Noelle Lockwood watched the jade pendant get closer and closer. Her heart was pounding in her throat.

’Almost there, almost there!’

’Once she got her hands on this jade pendant, all the scandals, the dirt, the arson and frame-up, being the fake heiress... all of this negative press would disappear.’

’In the future, when people mentioned her, they would only think of how beautiful and kind-hearted she was, the official Angel Member designated by the foundation!’

’So what if Estelle Lockwood got her identity back? She couldn’t even protect that old man’s legacy, and it ended up helping me instead!’

The audience held their breath, and Austin Lockwood and Rose Lowell were clearly very excited as well.

Suzi Lowell couldn’t help but say, "See that, Estelle Lockwood? This is what it means to be born lucky. No matter the situation, she can always turn misfortune into fortune!"

"How can a Jinx like you compare to Noelle? Noelle is kind-hearted, but you? You probably came to a charity event without spending a single cent, not even willing to make a donation!"

The jade pendant was now touching Noelle Lockwood’s palm.

Noelle Lockwood couldn’t resist glancing at Estelle Lockwood in the audience, her triumphant expression impossible to conceal.

’This is it. I’m going to crush Estelle Lockwood completely—’

"You don’t know?" Estelle Lockwood feigned surprise. "There was a donation ceremony scheduled for today. Even an ’outsider’ like me heard about it, but you, the Angel Member herself, had no idea?"

Nearby, Liam Sloan decided to help out. Although he hadn’t heard about it either, he showed no hesitation. "That’s right, I heard about it too. Wasn’t the beautiful and kind-hearted Angel Member supposed to be making a donation? Where is it?"

The others were confused and exchanged glances. It seemed they really hadn’t known... but since Young Mr. Sloan had said so, there must have been rumors, so they subconsciously nodded along.

"I think that’s right..."

Noelle Lockwood clenched her fists so tightly her nails dug into her palms. She forced a smile. "I... how could I forget..."

"That’s right. Noelle was just a little surprised. Of course she wouldn’t forget."

Austin Lockwood felt more and more that something was wrong. Everyone was looking at Noelle. If she said she wasn’t donating the money now, what would become of the Lockwood family’s and Noelle’s reputations!

Austin Lockwood could only assume his father had promised this donation, since the Angel Member title was something Old Mr. Lockwood had left behind.

"Mr. Perry, I have already instructed my subordinates to communicate with the foundation. I imagine the money will be transferred very soon."

Austin Lockwood was smiling, but his heart was bleeding. "We, as her family, will certainly support Noelle’s charitable heart."

Rose Lowell’s eyes were practically splitting with rage as she glared daggers at Estelle Lockwood!

’Jinx, she really is a Jinx! The moment she opens her mouth, it costs two hundred million! Where are we going to get that kind of money!’

After waiting a short while for the donation to arrive, Ian Perry said meaningfully, "Chairman Lockwood’s profound love for his daughter is truly admirable. However, I have another question, and I wonder if Chairman Lockwood can answer it?"

"Why do you call this Angel Member ’Noelle,’ but on the token that proves her Angel Member identity, it says..."

Ian Perry paused. "...her name is Estelle?"