Chapter 244
Chapter 244:
Their movements betrayed their inexperience. Neither seemed to know proper mopping technique, instead smearing grime across the previously spotless floor.
Noelle’s gaze swept over them with cool assessment. “Why are you following me p>
Both cleaners remained silent, waving their hands in frantic denial.
Her eyes drifted to the now-grimy floor before lifting to meet their gaze. “Did you read the online rumors and decide to confront me face-to-face? Planning to accuse me of pushing my own mother p>
Panic seized one of the cleaners, who blurted out, “No, no! Absolutely not!” The shout erupted in an unmistakably deep, masculine voice.
Noelle blinked in surprise. What on earth?
She stared at them, completely baffled.
The cleaner who’d blown their cover ripped off the face mask in frustration. “Fine, fine! I’m done with this charade! Brock, lose the mask too p>
Recognition dawned on Noelle’s face, and her expression immediately turned glacial.
ро𝗽𝗎𝗅𝘢𝘳 𝘀t𝗼𝘳і𝘦ѕ 𝗈n ѕ.𝖼𝗼𝘮
Gerard and Brock stood before her, both ridiculously dressed in women’s clothing complete with wigs.
Barred from lurking around the company’s entrance, they had actually disguised themselves as janitors to infiltrate the building.
Brock smoothed his flowing wavy wig and tossed his mop aside before strutting toward Noelle in his cleaner’s uniform skirt.
Noelle cringed internally. The sight was an assault on her retinas.
The spectacle was so absurdly painful that she genuinely couldn’t bear to watch.
Brock’s voice trembled with emotion as he spoke. “Noelle, I’ve seen everything online. Even if you really did push Mom—I mean, Jessalyn—I know you must’ve had good reason. I’m completely on your side p>
He deliberately chose “Jessalyn” over “Mom” after witnessing her recent interview, where she publicly demolished Noelle’s reputation while showering Willa with praise. The betrayal cut too deep.
Such behavior from a mother seemed almost incomprehensible to him. Gerard abandoned his mop and hurried over. “You did a good job, Noelle! You have my complete support p>
The sight of both men made Noelle’s stomach turn. She couldn’t stand another second of this grotesque display. She pivoted to leave.
Gerard instantly blocked her path. “Noelle, ignore those toxic comments online. Those people are blind fools—nothing but brainless idiots p>
Brock thrust his phone toward her, his expression earnest and desperate. “Look here, Noelle! I’ve been fighting back against every single hateful comment, cursing them out individually! I even paid some online warriors to go after the Moss family p>
His zealous defense had somehow managed to drag his own reputation through the mud in the process.
Gerard’s voice carried genuine concern. “What’s your strategy for tomorrow’s press conference, Noelle p>
She remained silent, her icy stare cutting through both of them. “Move p>
Still dressed in his ridiculous skirt and wig, Gerard gazed at her with wounded eyes. His voice turned careful, almost pleading. “Whatever happens tomorrow, Brock and I will stand with you no matter what p>
Noelle’s patience finally snapped. Her voice turned arctic. “I said move. Are you deaf p>
Pain lanced through Gerard’s chest as bitter sorrow flooded his heart. He dropped his gaze and wordlessly stepped aside.