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."

in high school had been limited, and it wasn't until later that they grew

about being complicit in isolating Noelle during

be embarrassed about. Let me show you around the team. Didn't you once

classmate had lifted

was concerned. "What's going on with Blake? Why is he

slap her in the infirmary. He didn't

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

you really

Noelle nodded. "Yes."

burst into

base. Then, she introduced her to

treat her to dinner

left the campus together after practice, but a van parked by the road caught Noelle's eye. She paused slightly and pretended not to

rang. There was a call from

knew that if she ignored

the phone.

the car. I have something

about to have dinner with friends. Just

one last time. Get