No longer a pushover

Chapter 395

Noelle was surprised to see the slap mark on Xenia's face. It shocked her to learn that Blake would actually slap Xenia.

She remembered how protective Blake had always been of Xenia and how he always talked her into giving in to the latter's whims.

When she'd fallen into the water in her past life after an argument with Xenia, Blake hadn't bothered to ask what happened before blaming her and slapping her in the infirmary.

Now his sudden change in attitude didn't bring Noelle any relief. Instead, it made her feel he'd become more unhinged.

Tears welled up in Xenia's eyes as she choked out her apology. "It's all my fault, Noelle. I shouldn't have stolen your ideas or gotten Lucas and Donovan to slander you."

Noelle remained unmoved despite her tearful apology.

Blake looked at Noelle and uttered in a gentle tone, "I've seen the video myself. It's clear Xenia was at fault, and it had nothing to do with you."

Noelle found his words laughable. Did they all think this was enough to brush the matter under the rug?

Her voice was cold as she said, "Got it. Is that all you wanted to say?"

"Noelle, I've explained everything and had Xenia apologize to you. Stop sulking. You'll just cause discord in the family."

negotiation but felt

not sulking. Why should I go back when the Liddells treat me

Donovan about this. Don't you worry," Blake replied. Then, he waved his hands in a magnanimous manner. "You

immediately left

and his face turned cold. He turned to Xenia and warned, "I've always

again," Xenia replied as tears brimmed in her eyes. It was only now that she remembered what kind of person Blake was. His kindness toward her over the years had nearly made her

tactics had worked. But the truth came out

arranged a role for

Xenia's expression lit up with delight at the sight of

I remember how you brought reinforcements when I was ambushed by

lowered her eyes

who had gotten help, but Xenia couldn't possibly reveal

an adopted sister back then, and it was only after this incident that he showed a

never to expose this secret. Everything she owned right now was rightfully

stepping out of the van, Noelle took a deep breath

glance back at the van

If it hadn't been for her concern about Blake targeting Rachel, she wouldn't have cooperated with his media stunt

she saw Rachel off and

said, "Blake posted the interview from