No longer a pushover

Chapter 408

Blake's expression flickered with a trace of unnatural awkwardness. "I must've remembered wrong, I guess. I've been too busy with work lately."

"If you can't even remember, stop pretending to be a good brother. There are no cameras here," Noelle snapped.

Blake's expression darkened further.

Xenia stepped in to smooth things over. "That's just how Noelle talks. Don't take it too seriously."

Seizing the opportunity to retreat, Blake turned around and left the base.

Grace huffed in frustration. "He shouldn't aggressively force you into doing that! That nice-guy act of his is all fake. I wish we could expose his true colors!"

"He's a celebrity. No one will believe a word you say without solid proof." Plus, Blake had always had the persona of a caring big brother. Simply speaking out wouldn't be enough to convince his fans.

Noelle turned to the team. "Alright, let's start training. You all will take turns going against me. I want to see how much you've improved."

They trained together until curfew before calling it a night. After returning to the dorm, Noelle took a shower. When she came out, she noticed a package on her desk.

was familiar. After opening it, she found medicated patches inside. She snapped a picture

"Received it. Thanks."

to respond.

glanced at his phone. "If Nelly responded, it means she's still being rational. She knows you weren't

seem to know the full truth either." Cedric

your stepmom who handled the accident back then, you

anyway. Magnus had to be dealt with for trying to sell him

drying her hair and noticed Cedric hadn't replied. Instead, she received several

to increase the offer.

off." Noelle

with the company?" the

replied, "Yes, I

them apologize? They need you, so don't waste

struck with an idea. Since Donovan had a clue about their parents' car accident, she wondered if she could use this deal as leverage to trade for

spent years in Yasnia and found only a little information. That meant the culprit was extremely difficult to

find the person who'd escaped that night. With that, Noelle typed her reply. "Good