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."

sounded like a negotiation but

should I go back when the

I'll talk to Donovan about this. Don't you worry," Blake replied. Then, he waved

Noelle immediately

face turned cold. He turned to Xenia

her eyes. It was only now that she remembered what kind of person Blake was. His kindness toward her

dinner party, she assumed her tactics had worked. But the truth came out far sooner

arranged a role for you in my new movie. Here's

Blake." Xenia's expression lit up with delight at the

I remember how you brought reinforcements when I was ambushed by enemies back

quickly lowered her eyes

gotten help, but Xenia couldn't

cared much for Xenia as an adopted sister back then, and it

vowed never to expose this secret. Everything she owned right now

out of the van, Noelle took

turned to glance back at

for her concern about Blake

off and returned

came up to her and said, "Blake posted the interview from today at