Noelle had deliberately left herputer there for Xenia to see. When Xenia


    understood what had happened, she slumped in her chair. Panic settled in as she realized she was doomed.


    The situation had flipped quickly.


    Noelle gave a half-smile. "I remember there''s a rule in our event. If anyone engages in misleading promotion, hical tactics or unfairpetition, their qualification will be revoked."


    It was then that Donovan realized he had been outyed by Noelle. She had acted so convincingly earlier to trap him. No matter how hard he tried to exin, he couldn''t clear his name.


    He hade in full of confidence, determined to teach Noelle a lesson. When Xenia stole Noelle''s impressive ideas, he was pleased. He used them to y it safe while also intending to give Noelle a harsh lesson.


    If their actions were exposed, theirpany would lose its eligibility for the project. Donovan couldn''t afford to lose.


    He could let the project go, but he could never allow Noelle to defeat him.


    Donovan turned to the official and said, "There''s more to this story. I can exin."


    "Mr. Liddell, please return to your seat. The presentations need to continue. We''ll address your matter after the event," the event official replied.


    With a look of frustration, Donovan reluctantly stepped down from the stage. Noelle walked past him, carrying herptop. She lightly remarked, "To the victor go the spoils. Thank you for demonstrating it firsthand."


    Donovan''s step faltered, and his face darkened. He shot a deadly re at Xenia.


    Xenia shrank back, drenched in cold sweat. She was trembling because she knew she was in deep trouble. Resentment burned in her eyes as she watched Noelle.


    Life felt unfair, especially since Noelle always seemed to win. Despite all her nning, Noelle hadn''t fallen into the trap.


    Noelle stood at the podium, confidently starting her presentation. The content waspletely different from what had been prepared earlier.


    She presented her ideas on artificial intelligence, which were both forward- thinking and innovative.


    Donovan''s face turned a shade darker as he watched her wless presentation. Noelle had already nned how to expose Xenia. He had been too careless to underestimate her.


    As he watched Noelle shine with confidence, a strange mix of emotions surged within him. She had truly grown. The once stubborn and headstrong Noelle was now so formidable that he could no longer ignore her strength.


    Xenia seethed with jealousy, while Lucas wore a regretful expression. He knew Noelle would never trust him again after all this. He med Xenia for everything.


    After half an hour, Noelle''s presentation came to an end, and the room fell silent once again. Then, the official stood up and apuded. "That''s impressive, Noelle. Your ideas are excellent, though we didn''t quite understand everything. We''ll need to discuss them further."


    "Sure, I''m happy to," Noelle replied, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders.


    After all, she hadn''t fully prepared this material. Everything she presented earlier was improvised at thest minute.


    The Maple Enterprise team was stunned by Noelle''s performance.


    One of her colleagues asked, "When did you create all of this?"


    Noelle smiled. "I put it togetherst night. It''s not perfect, so I didn''t have time to discuss it with you all. I never imagined I''d need it today."


    The leader then turned to the official and confidently said, "Sir, how do we address Liddell Corporation''s giarism issue?"


    Donovan''s face darkened as he stared at Noelle.