The result was Kari being pulled out in tears.
Finally, the room was quiet.
Lucinda sat next to Noelleâs bed and carefully peeled an apple for her.
Noelle fixed her gaze on Lucinda, and relief flooded her face as she smiled.
âI havenât seen you in so many years, and youâve changed a lot.
You have become really fierce.
I love it.
â
âYou can become fierce too.
â
Noelleâs eyes grew dark.
âNo, Iâm not like the other trainees here.
They all have the backing of their companies or influential families, but I have just myself to rely on.
â
Lucinda set aside the apple and took Noelleâs hand.
âYou stood out among the one hundred trainees and made it to the final.
Donât you think thatâs amazing?â
âBut Iâm only ranked fifteenth.
I wonât have the showâs support.
Kari told me that itâs all rigged.
I wonât have an opportunity to start my career as an artist.
â
Lucinda burst out laughing.
After all, this was her company and her show.
She had specifically instructed her staff not to accept any bribes from anyone.
She knew better than anyone whether the show was rigged or not.
Noelle was a beautiful woman, not necessarily a knockout, but definitely attractive.
She had an innocent charm that was hard to resist.
With her pretty face and talent, she had the potential to make a name for herself someday.
Lucinda was determined to make her a star, whether it was for their friendship or for the companyâs benefit.
âDonât worry.
My show will never be rigged by anyone.
As long as you work hard, thereâs an opportunity for you to become famous.
And even if you donât debut this time, you can still become an artist at Angle Intl,â Lucinda reassured her.
Noelleâs eyes became filled with tears.
She bit her lips in disbelief, and made an effort not to cry.
Lucinda placed a comforting hand on her head.
âYou should do your best to accomplish your goal this time.
â
âThank you, Lucinda⦠Even though you havenât disclosed to me who you really are, I know youâre an amazing person.
â Noelle gave her a hug, feeling grateful.
âIf any of the other trainees bully you again, stand up to them! The weaker you seem, the bolder theyâll be.
But when you fight back, theyâll be scared of you.
Donât be disturbed.
Iâve got your back from now on!â