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.

back her frustration. "Noelle, did you come here today just to make fun of

guest. Otherwise, I wouldn't have bothered showing up." Just then, a fan approached her with a gift. "Noelle, we're your fans-NellyBerries! We made this for

you, everyone." Before she knew it, she was surrounded by fans asking for photos, leaving Xenia standing awkwardly on the sidelines. Frustrated, Xenia turned to Lucas. "Do something, Lucas!

longer, he stormed

from the crowd. Waving

want to miss

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told you: you

expected anything like this," Noelle admitted. As they entered the venue,

knew their opposing team for this match was formidable their captain was known for

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

Lucas' tantrums to secure this very victory. Now, she was curious to see how things would play out without her on the team.

and drinks." Frank appeared out of nowhere, holding two servings

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

glance. "Frank, instead of sitting here munchingon popcorn, maybe you should be figuring out how to stop the Liddell

blame," Frank replied with a shrug. "Maybe losing