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.

when Noelle had become so

grinned. "It's great. Noelle's incredible, and I'm

felt something sink inside

the

speech, the host turned to Noelle with a warm smile. "Ms. Liddell, not only are you 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 that your family played a big role in your success. Since

the microphone

were burning his hand. With

without the support

years of business dealing had made him adept at polite public statements. Familiar

Liddell, you must be proud to

raising a top scorer," another added with a

"Well, her grades are good,

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

she listened. The Liddells

Noelle. "Ms.

J.ne

with a hint of amusement in her gaze. "I find it funny," she said calmly. "It's amusing how someone who contributed nothing to my success can stand