No longer a pushover

Chapter 394

Blake's smile widened after hearing Noelle's response. He leaned in close and murmured, "That's my girl."

After interacting with fans for a while longer, Blake wrapped up the meet-and- greet and left through the back of the base.

Once Blake left, the fans gradually dispersed.

Samatha eagerly ran off after Blake, while Xenia shot Noelle a jealous glare. She hadn't expected Blake to show up and boost Noelle's popularity. That didn't make sense. She worked hard to drive a wedge between Blake and Noelle at the dinner party.

Something felt off, and Xenia resolved to approach Blake and get to the bottom of

it.

Once everyone was gone, Noelle turned to Rachel and asked, "What brings you here?"

"I went to the finals and heard you've been elected the captain of Team Yole. I've been meaning to visit you, and I didn't expect to run into a situation like the one you've just been in. I had to speak up for you."

"Why didn't you text me beforehand?"

Rachel smiled shyly. "I was too embarrassed."

had been limited, and it

always felt guilty about being complicit in isolating Noelle

me show you around the team. Didn't you once say you'd love to visit

former classmate had lifted Noelle's

concerned. "What's going on with Blake?

Blake's attitude toward Noelle and witnessed him slap her in

slightly. "You know he's always loved playing the role of a perfect older brother in public. That's probably his

you

Noelle nodded. "Yes."

burst into

gave her a tour of the base.

Rachel rarely visited, Noelle decided to treat her to dinner with

left the campus together after practice, but a van parked by the road caught Noelle's eye. She paused slightly and

her phone rang. There was a call from

if she ignored

stepped aside and answered the

I have something to tell

friends. Just

time. Get in