Chapter 144 Chapter 144 Thanks in Noelles role as the composer for The Legend and the buzz created by Radiance Medias official social media accounts , she had become the talk of Eston University .
It wasnt just her classmates who were curious about her students from other departments were also flocking to catch a glimpse of the rising star a wilted flower After But lately , the usually lovely and energetic Noelle had been anything but her usual sell .
These days , she seemed drained , like a w class , shed slump over her desk , burying her face in her anns , barely responding to anyone who tried to talk to her.
Whats up with Noelle ! Shes been so down lately , one classmate whispere Yeah , she didnt even touch the roasted chicken 1 brought hier yesterday .
She loves roasted chicken ! Noelle , are you feeling unwell ? The group hovered around her , their voices filled with concern .
Harley , sitting nearby , watched her with a worried frown .
He couldnt take it anymore and gently shook her shoulder .
Noelle , are you alright ? he asked softly .
Noelle didnt respond .
She was still reeling from the fact that she couldnt see Nicolas as often as she wanted .
The sadness was overwhelming , and she just wanted to be left alone .
Noelle Harley pressed , his voice tinged with frustration .
Whats going on with her ? he wondered .
Is it because of that rumor with Stanley ? His thoughts raced . Could it be that Nicolas had misunderstood and started doubting her ? Sure , Radiance Media had swiftly debunked the rumor and even threatened legal action against the gossipmongers , but what if Nicolas didnt believe it ? What if he was the one making Noelle upset ? Harleys fists clenched .
If Nicolas has hurt her , TT make him pay Meanwhile , on the other side of the classroom , Leia sat with her group of friends .
They watched the scene unfold with thinly veiled jealousy .
Look at them , fawning over Noelle like shes some kind of queen , one of them sneered.
So what if she composed a song for The Legend ? Big deal Shes already acting like a diva , and shes not even famous yet ?
Maybe its because of that rumor with Stanley , another chimed in .
Maybe her fiancé found out and they had a huge fight TM Oh , that would be so satisfying Yeah , Id love to see her miserable .
Leu listened to the chatter around her , a sly smile playing at the corners of her lips .
Her gaze drified over to Noelle , still slumped over her desk .
and a thought struck her .
Could it be true ? Had Noelle and Nicolas really fallent out ? The possibility sent a spark of satisfaction through her .
Leia had never been particularly interested in Nicolas before .
Sure , he was handsome and wealthy , but his reputation as a playboy had always turned her off But lately , something about him had changed .
He seemed more mature , more composed like a man who had finally grown into his own .
Compared to Harley , who was still young and somewhat naive , Nicolas exuded a kind of magnetic charm that Leia couldnt ignore .
And then there was the fact that Nicolas was technically supposed to be her fiance .
If she hadnt rejected him back then , maybe things wouldve turned out differcialy Leias thoughts began to spiral .
If Noelle and Nicolas are on the rocks , maybe this is my chance to step in A surge of determination coursed through her .
After all , NorÃe lud taken so much from me why shouldnt I reclaim whats rightfully mune ? Besides , Nicolas was still a Sawyer .
Even if he didnt hold nach power in the Lamily , he still owned 30 % of the companys shares .
A word from him could make or break careers at Radiance Media .
II Leia played her cards right , she could have it all stains , wealth , and a nun who , with a little guidance , could become the perfect lustund Ieus sinile widened .
She had been foolish to reject Nicolas before , but it wasnt too late to fix that mistake After school , Lria was ( thought , trying to figure out how to approach Nicolas .
She didnt ev it even have his number .
But as she walked toward the school gates with her friends , one of them suddenly gasped .
2:51 PM L Chapter 141 Oh my gosh , look at that hottie ! Leia turned her head and froze .
There , leaning against a sleek Maybach , was Nicolas , Dressed in a perfectly tailored suit , he looked like hed stepped straight out of a magazine .
The air around him was charged with an undeniable magnetism , and every girl nearby was staring at him like he was a walking fantasy Nicolas .
Leia murmured under her breath , her eyes widening in surprise .
What is he doing here ? she wondered , her mind racing with questions .
Before she could process it , more excited whispers erupted behind her . Whoa , who is that guy ? Is he a model or something ?
Wan , I know him ! Thats Nicolas Sawyer ! What ? Nicolas Sawyer ! Nuelle , isnt that your fiancé ? Hes here for you ! Leis spun around just in time to see Noelle walking toward the gates , surrounded 1 by a group of classmates .
Normally , Noelle would light up like a Christmas tree at the sight of Nicolas , running to him like an excited puppy .
But this time was different .
The moment Noelle spotted him , her entire body stiffened .
It was like shed seen a ghost .
Without a word , she turned on her heel and bolted in the Opposite direction .
Noelle , wait ! her classmates called after her , clearly confused .
Leus friends were just as battled .
Whats her deal ? If my fiancé looked like that , Id be running toward him , not away .
Yeah , whats going on ? Did they break up or something ? Leus lips curled into a sly smile as she watched Nicolass expression darken .
He had clearly seen Noelle , and her reaction had hit him hard .
This was her chance .
She turned to her friends with a sweet smile .
You guys go ahead .
Ive got something to take care of With that , she smoothed her hair , put on her most charming smile , and walked toward Nicolas , her heels clicking confidently against the pavement