No longer a pushover

Chapter 189

Lucas' expression shifted as he looked at the man sitting beside Noelle. "That's the school doctor," he said.

Donovan frowned. "The school doctor? Why does he look so familiar?"

Lucas glanced at him. "Donovan, have you met him before?"

Donovan narrowed his eyes and studied the man. "There's a resemblance, but I've only seen him from a distance, given his status," he muttered.

The Liddells were nothing compared to the Greene family. There was no way the heir of the Greenes would be at an event like this, let alone be involved with Noelle.

Donovan shook his head and convinced himself it must have been a mistake.

The host stepped onto the stage with a bright smile, holding a microphone. "Welcome, everyone! We're thrilled to have you here today. Our first Outstanding Youth Award goes to this year's youngest recipient-Yasnia's top exam scorer, Ms. Noelle Liddell!"

Donovan's expression twisted in disbelief. "What? She actually won?"

Noelle froze in shock when she heard her name.

wonder when Noelle had

"It's great. Noelle's incredible, and

felt something sink inside him. His emotions

breath as she stepped onto the stage. This felt like

the top scorer this year, but you were also involved in a highly successful game development project. Despite your young age, you've achieved so much. You've mentioned before

handed the microphone to

were burning his hand. With all

have been possible without the support and guidance from her

at polite public statements.

be proud to have such an

share your secrets to raising a top scorer," another

her grades are good, but her

success suddenly seemed like a valuable asset. If she could acknowledge her mistakes, he might consider letting her return to the

let out a scoff as she listened. The Liddells had

Donovan's brief speech, the host looked back at Noelle. "Ms. Liddell, is

J.ne

said calmly. "It's amusing how someone who contributed nothing to my success can