No longer a pushover

Chapter 139

Noelle's response was sharp and loaded with hostility.

The reporters were stunned by her bluntness. Lucas's face darkened-he hadn't expected her to dismiss his abilities so openly. Before he could respond, Xenia quickly stepped in. "Noelle, how can you say that? The match hasn't even started yet.

"Our team has worked so hard to get here. Just because you're gifted doesn't mean you can look down on us."

Lucas's expression darkened further, his frustration palpable.

Noelle responded with a cold smile, "I was just joking. Don't take it so seriously."

Xenia pressed on, "Noelle, it's fine if you're sitting out, but do you really have to tear us down like this?"

"I'm only trying to help," Noelle replied indifferently. "Better to keep you grounded before the match than to let you get overconfident and blow it, right?"

She turned to the reporters with a smirk. "Lucas has a point-competitions aren't just about individual skills.

"Teamwork and synergy are key. Ms. Quigley and Lucas clearly have an amazing connection, so I believe they'll overcome every obstacle and crush the competition." Lucas's expression turned even darker-he knew she was being sarcastic.

her frustration. "Noelle, did you come here

guest. Otherwise, I wouldn't have bothered showing up." Just then, a fan approached her with a gift. "Noelle, we're

leaving Xenia standing awkwardly on the sidelines. Frustrated, Xenia turned to Lucas. "Do something, Lucas! This is our match-we're supposed to be the stars of the show!" She couldn't stand how

longer, he stormed off without a word. Xenia had no choice but to follow

hour later, Noelle finally managed to break free from the crowd. Waving to her fans, she called out,

don't want

your

along as they walked inside. "I told you: you should've worn a mask! Now you see how passionate

they entered the venue,

opposing team for this match was formidable their captain was known for staying calm

a fiery temper. If he wasn't careful, his outbursts could give their opponents the upper

previous life, Noelle had endured Lucas' tantrums to secure this very victory. Now, she was curious to see how things would play out

here's some popcorn and drinks." Frank appeared out of

the seat next to her and said, "This match is going to be a long one.

him a glance. "Frank, instead of sitting here munchingon popcorn, maybe you should be figuring out how to stop the Liddell family's team from an embarrassing

Frank