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.

she found medicated patches inside.

"Received it. Thanks."

at her message and was momentarily unsure how to respond. Her attitude made

it means she's still being rational. She knows you weren't the one driving the car, so you have nothing to do

know the full truth either." Cedric hesitated while staring

accident back then, you could ask

That made sense since he had to return home anyway. Magnus

hair and noticed Cedric hadn't replied. Instead, she

her. "They're very sincere and would like to increase the offer. If you have any other conditions, feel free

is off." Noelle

with the

replied, "Yes, I

They need you, so don't waste such a

Noelle was suddenly struck with an idea. Since Donovan had a clue about their parents' car accident, she wondered if she

meant the culprit was extremely difficult to track down. If she were to investigate, no one knew how

refused to be involved with the Liddells, she wanted the truth and to find the person who'd escaped that night. With that, Noelle typed her reply. "Good point. I'll visit