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.

you come here today

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

she responded, "Thank 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! This

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

the crowd. Waving to her fans, she called out, "The match is

want to miss

your seats

as they walked inside. "I told you: you should've worn a mask!

As they entered the venue, Noelle took in

knew their opposing team for this match was formidable

fiery temper. If he wasn't careful, his outbursts could give their

endured Lucas' tantrums to secure this very victory. Now, she was curious to see how

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

"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

on himself. He has no one else to blame," Frank replied