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 become so

great. Noelle's incredible,

something sink inside

stepped onto the stage. This felt like the beginning of

the top scorer this year, but you were also involved in a highly successful game development project. Despite your young age,

the

held it awkwardly, as if it were burning his hand.

the

made him adept at polite public statements. Familiar faces in

be proud to have

to raising a top scorer," another added

politely. "Well, her grades are good, but her personality could

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

as she listened.

host looked back at Noelle.

J.ne

gaze. "I find it funny," she said calmly. "It's amusing how someone