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.

patches inside. She snapped a picture and

"Received it. Thanks."

message and was momentarily unsure how to respond. Her attitude made him uncertain about where he

being rational. She knows you weren't the one driving the car, so you have nothing to do

the full truth either." Cedric

point. Since it was your stepmom who handled the accident back then, you could ask her. Your identity

had to return home anyway. Magnus had to be dealt with for trying to sell

noticed Cedric hadn't replied. Instead,

"They're very sincere and would like to increase the offer. If you

about the offer. The deal is off." Noelle

have beef with the company?" the administrator

replied, "Yes, I

this the perfect chance to make them apologize? They need you, so don't

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

a little information. That meant the culprit was extremely difficult to track down. If

and to find the person who'd escaped that night. With that, Noelle typed