No longer a pushover

Chapter 98

Noelle was surrounded by reporters, leaving her no space to move.

"Ms. Liddell, which team do you plan to join for the finals?"

"Ms. Liddell, knowing the rivalry between Starlight and Firestorm, why did you choose to sign with Firestorm?"

Noelle smiled faintly. "I haven't decided on any of that yet. Once I do, I'll let everyone know."

"Ms. Liddell, could you elaborate on the rumored fallout with your family?"

Instead of answering, Noelle turned to walk toward the hall. She lifted her gown and strode with steady steps. She spared no glance at Lucas or Frank, treating them as though they were strangers. Lucas, who remained rooted in the same spot, was also surrounded by reporters.

The questions made his temper flare, and he snapped, "Shut up, all of you! This has nothing to do with you!"

Xenia's expression was also unhappy. She hadn't expected Noelle to be SweetNelly.

Noelle had gained tens of thousands of followers quickly, easily surpassing her. On that thought, her stomach churned with jealousy.

She wondered why. After all, she had worked hard, too. Yet all Noelle had to do was hide her identity, and the world rushed to her feet.

the other hand, remained composed. He pulled Lucas aside, his tone laced with warning. "Enough.

turned his head and wiped his reddened eyes,

and made a statement. "The Liddell family will address this matter in due course. We'll release an official statement. In the meantime, we would appreciate it if you could refrain

venue. He didn't want to cause

she waited for Frank and Lucas

look of apology. "I'm sorry for my brother Lucas' outburst earlier. It's just that Noelle's words were a bit harsh. I know she's upset, but aren't family matters best resolved behind closed doors? I truly don't understand her." With that, she turned to leave. Her lips curled slightly into a

could get her chance

banquet hall, she became

streamer making

with the

curious

Your brothers must not have expected this. Did you see

for this day for a long

mood was undeniably light. She had at least proven that she could attend the event on her own merits in this life,

Malark, Team Celestial's coach. Would you be

meet a young man in a suit.

had led Team Celestial to the national league, eventually winning the

him to approach and personally invite her to