No longer a pushover

Chapter 451

This was the first time Noelle saw Blake's injured face. She'd caught a glimpse of it outside the police precinct, but his face had been wrapped in bandages, which made it impossible to see the extent of his injuries. Now, she could see everything clearly.

There was a long scar on Blake's cheek, and the wound had begun to develop hyperplasia. The fresh red flesh stood out grotesquely and strikingly.

That was a devastating blow to Blake as an actor in the entertainment industry, and judging by the depth of the wound, it might not heal that easily.

The training base fell silent.

Blake appeared utterly defeated as he placed a velvet box on the table and slowly opened it. It contained a set of pink diamond jewelry consisting of a necklace, a bracelet, and a ring.

With a hoarse voice, he said, "I knew you gave Xenia my diamond ring as an apology gift, so I bought you a new set to make up for it."

Noelle glanced at the jewelry and found it laughable. Then, she indifferently said, "I don't need these things anymore."

Blake continued, "I understand I went too far, but I resented you for abandoning me. Now I realize Xenia had been lying all along. If I'd known the truth earlier, I'd never have treated you that way."

Noelle thought of the tragic fate of her past life. To be honest, she didn't believe a single word he was saying.

As Blake spoke, he carefully observed her expression, and his heart sank. Donovan was right.

Take your things and leave. I

and she looked utterly

Noelle. My career is ruined even if you drop the

see it, shouldn't you have Xenia go to jail instead? She was the one who started

she showed me,

me? Do you expect me to be merciful just because your face is ruined? To drop changes

not what I

must've misunderstood then. Fine.

another chance to speak.

in disbelief. "I'm your brother, Noelle! I'm the biggest victim of all

the one to orchestrate everything, he

accepted responsibility.

to accept the

you

a cold laugh. "So what? Do you think beating Xenia up, making her kneel and apologize in public, is enough to make me

thought that'd be enough, but Xenia is the

he was the innocent one in all