No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 329

Donovan was backed up against the wall with no way out. He nervously pushed Noelle's hand away. "Stop with your sarcastic remarks. I did not know about the plagiarism incident."

"Mr. Donovan, are you trying to shirk responsibility?"

"I'm not trying to shirk responsibility!" His eyes were bloodshot, and his emotions were intense, as if the topic had struck a raw nerve.

Xenia stepped forward and supported Donovan. "Donovan still hasn't fully recovered from the broken ribs you caused when you threw him over your shoulder. Don't go too far."

Wow! Now she was playing the good guy!

Noelle coldly responded. "You go to jail then. That way, everything will be resolved."

Xenia nearly choked on her words. How could she go to jail? She just wanted to show off in front of Donovan.

The next moment, Xenia looked at Lucas. "Lucas, you don't have to force yourself. I know it's all my fault. I'll go to jail, and it has nothing to do with you."

If someone had to take the fall, it had to be Lucas.

Donovan spoke immediately. "No, you can't go."

"Mr. Donovan, does that mean you'll go?"

He was left speechless, only glancing at Lucas.

The atmosphere became tense. Lucas smiled, finally understanding what it felt like to be stabbed in the back. Was this what Noelle had gone through before?

After a long pause, Lucas spoke hoarsely. "I'll go. Just stop arguing."

He had brought this on himself. Xenia had deceived him, and he deserved punishment.

Her face lit up with relief upon hearing his words. She feigned concern. "Lucas, how could I let you go to jail? It's all my fault. I'm the one who dragged you into this."

He stared at the golden trophy in Noelle's hands and suddenly felt confused. "Is that the championship trophy?"

"Yes."

Noelle walked up to him, proudly showing off the trophy. "If I had been in Team Luminark, we could have still fought for this trophy. But unfortunately, you brought along that fool, Xenia, and failed even in the preliminary round. The only reason we won the revival match was because of me."

Lucas reached out for the golden trophy. But before he could touch it, she pulled it closer to her chest, her tone cold. "It's not yours, so don't touch it."

He awkwardly withdrew his hand when it was left empty. He looked at Noelle, his gaze complex. "What if I hadn't let Xenia join the team and hadn't been so biased and harsh toward you? Would you have still quit the team?"

"There's no 'what ifs' in this world."

She ran her fingers over the trophy, thinking that no one in the Liddell family would ever get their hands on it. Then, she turned and left.

"Noelle, stop right there! Are you happy now that we've come to this?" Donovan was furious and grabbed Noelle by the shoulder.