Chapter 155

Noelle's words landed like a sharp slap. The room fell into stunned silence as everyone stared at her in disbelief. Truly, she deserved her idol status. Xenia's face flushed with anger, and her eyes welled up with tears. "Noelle, I was just trying to comfort you. I didn't mean anything by it." Betty fumed. "Noelle, don't be ungrateful. So what if your grades are a little better? If you're so great, why didn't you get first place in the city? Why act so proud?" The boys who were always protective of Xenia chimed in, "Noelle, your grades are good, and your gaming skills are impressive, but you can't keep putting others down like this. Xenia was just being kind." Noelle sneered. "I don't need her kindness." Xenia sniffled. "Everyone, don't argue with her for me. I know Noelle didn't do well on the exam and is upset. I understand." Rachel chided, "What do you mean, 'understand'? Stop pretending to be so kind and pitiful! It was definitely you who took Noelle's stationery." There we