"That''s right. Aren''t you feeling bad for her? And if you''re that kind-hearted, why don''t youpensate on her behalf? What''s stopping you?"
The dorm supervisor mumbled, "I just meant—"
Noelle cut her off sharply. "Wow, that''s stingy. You''re just trying to guilt-trip others and do nothing else, huh?"
Her sharp retorts left the dorm supervisor flustered. Thetter retreated in embarrassment.
Noelle sneered as she watched her leave. "Some people these days want to y the hero without paying any price themselves. All they want to do is talk and guilt- trip."
After Noelle''s blunt words, the students outside the door chimed in. "Exactly! Jessica''s parents caused this mess, so why should they get away with it while others bear the cost?"
"Noelle, report this to the police! We''re here to back you up!"
Noelle nced at the crowd. "Thanks for your concern, everyone. You may all leave."
Once the crowd scattered away, Grace hesitated briefly before saying, "I''ll clean the bedding and clothes, Noelle. Can we let Jessica''s parents off just this once? I''m not trying to be sweet, but she only has her parents now."
Noelle gave her a nce. "No indeed to clean up since we can''t spend the night here anyway. Come stay at my ce instead."
"You have a ce nearby?"
"Yes. Not far from school."
After informing Morgan about the situation in the form, Noelle took Grace to her apartment.
When Grace looked up the price of the apartment, she gasped in shock. It was ridiculously expensive! So Noelle had kept a low profile all this time while being so wealthy!
Noelle and Grace returned to campus for ss the next day and saw Xenia waiting outside the ss.
When she saw Noelle, she stepped forward. "Noelle, can we have a moment to talk in private?"
Noelle followed her to the side and coldly asked, "What''s up?"
"Could you delete the video you recorded yesterday?"
"Where did you get the confidence to make such a request? We aren''t that close, don''t you think?" Noelle mocked.
Though Xenia was clearly ufortable, she pressed on. "Don''t forget our deal. I''m helping you get what you need, and you need to help me now."
"Xenia, you''d better not forget that it was a threat from me. You have no bargaining power here, understand?"
With that, Noelle turned and walked away without waiting for a response.
Xenia''s eyes burned with resentment as she muttered under her breath, "Watch out, Xenia! I''m not letting you have it your way!"
...
Noelle and Grace went to the gaming baseter that day.
Now that Samuel was arrested, and his captaincy was revoked, a new captain would be elected.
When Noelle arrived, she noticed someone holding up glowing signs that read. "SweetNelly!"
What was going on?
Tianna approached her with a smile. "Those are your fan club supporters. They''re here to cheer you on."
She dragged Noelle onto the stage and announced, "Today''s election day for the captain of the gaming team. We all know Noelle''s skills are unmatched. She''s the obvious choice!"
Thunderous apuse erupted from the audience, but Samantha stormed in and silenced them. Her head was still bandaged. "And no one decided Noelle should be captain!"
She sneered. "If she''s chosen as captain, my family will cut all funding to the team! Let''s see how youpete without equipment or travel expenses!"
The room fell silent.
Samantha climbed onto the stage with a smug expression. She pointed at Noelle and continued, "You''re just a country bumpkin who reeks of poverty. You rely on livestreams and cheapughs to make a living, and yet you think you''re worthy of being captain.
"Dream on! This isn''t a game for the poor like you!"
She had nned to wait until Noelle became captain to start humiliating, but she couldn''t hold back any longer.
Noelle calmly reached out and began bending Samantha''s fingers back. Thetter started screaming and thrashing.
Noellemented, "Seems like thest lesson didn''t sink in, huh?"