No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 397

Noelle eyed Blake and quickly pieced together what was happening. It seemed they were trying to force her into agreeing not to press charges.

The corners of her lips curled into a sneer. "Of course, I won't press charges."

Blake smiled in satisfaction. He had expected Noelle to be smart enough to know what to say and what not to.

But she shoved him aside and continued, "Because I was never the one pressing charges in the first place. Lucas stole commercial confidentiality, and it's Maple Enterprise that's suing him."

Blake's smile froze. He hadn't expected Noelle to be this uncooperative.

Noelle crushed the cans of streamers under her foot with a decisive stomp. Then, she shot the group of rabid fans a chilling look before walking away.

The fans were intimidated by the sight of crushed cans and dared not stop her.

Blake had the fans cleared out and went after Noelle. "Stop right there! Did I say you could leave?"

His face darkened as he caught up to her. "Xenia apologized last night, and I've talked to Donovan. Everyone acknowledges their mistakes, and I was trying to give you a way out. What more do you want?"

"Shouldn't I be asking you that? The public doesn't know Donovan was involved. If that gets exposed, what do you think will happen to you, a nominated Best Actor?" Noelle snapped.

Her words "nominated Best Actor" hit Blake right where it hurt.

His face contorted in anger. "Is that a threat? You've grown up to the point where you don't listen to our words anymore, haven't you?"

Noelle didn't back down either. "I'm saying this for your good. Stay out of this mess."

"I'm just trying to keep our family united and at peace. Donovan made a mistake, and I'll get him to apologize. Just name whatever compensation you want, and I'll make it happen."

Noelle sneered. "I want you to stay away from me."

With that, she turned and walked away, but Blake wasn't giving up. He quickly followed. "Do you think the media will believe your petty tricks and words over mine, a celebrity's?"

"You're welcome to try," Noelle replied.

"If you leave, Noelle, your dear class president and roommate will have a rough time."

Noelle's expression remained indifferent as she countered, "Try touching the people around me and see."

With a mocking glint in her eyes, she turned and left the campus. She breathed a sigh of relief and noted that Blake cared deeply for the Best Actor Award.

Later, she went to the gym and resolved to become stronger. Though her words might've made Blake wary, she knew he was vindictive and would undoubtedly come up with new schemes.

This time, however, she would never compromise.

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After a few days of peace, Noelle arrived at the base only to find a production crew shooting a project.

Blake sat under a sunshade wearing sunglasses. Her mood instantly soured at the sight.

She knew he wouldn't give up and would find ways to have her yield. How annoying.