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.

you done? Take your things and leave. I have a lot to

was cold, and she

seen my face, Noelle. My career is ruined even if you drop the charges. Can

it, shouldn't you have Xenia go to jail instead? She

silent. "She deleted the video she showed me, so there's no evidence proving

merciful just because your face is ruined? To drop changes and take

not what

I must've misunderstood then.

Blake another chance to speak. She had better things

brother, Noelle! I'm the biggest victim of all this!" If

one to orchestrate everything, he

accepted responsibility.

accept the consequences

you

"understand" struck Noelle as almost amusing, and she let out a cold laugh. "So what? Do you think beating Xenia up, making her kneel and apologize in public, is enough to make me forgive

be enough, but Xenia is the real culprit. You should

was the innocent one in all of