Lilian snorted. “Depends on how you behave.”

Then she turned to Laurence and said, “Laurence, you spoil Noelle too much. That stubborn temper of hers is all your fault.”

Looking at Noelle, Laurence said, “Noelle has been by my side longer than anyone else. She’s too important to me. If I don’t spoil her, who should I spoil?”

“It could only mean that Noelle has become arrogant because she’s favored.”

Noelle hurriedly replied to Lilian, “No, that’s not it.”

“Have you not? Do you listen to wha