Chapter 111
Noelle and Stanley confirmed each other’s identities before heading back to the lounge,
Not long after, Karla came over and told them it was time for stills.
Noelle went first, taking a set of solo makeup shots before joining the cast of “The Legend” for group photos, Karla picked the two best from each set, planning to use them as the official photos for tomorrow’s release,
The next day, Noelle showed up at school like nothing was out of the ordinary.
However, after what she said yesterday, a lot of people were waiting for her to crash and burn.
“Noelle. I heard the official account is revealing the composer’s identity at ten,” someone said, smirking. “Can’t wait to see your name on there.”
Noelle glanced at them, her lips curving into a relaxed smile. “Don’t worry, you’ll see me.”
Her confidence threw some people off. Murmurs spread through the room.
The announcement’s about to drop. Why is she still so calm? Is she really the composer?”
“You don’t get it. This is what full–blown delusion looks like. No cure for it.”
“Oh man, if I knew I was about to get exposed for lying, I’d be digging a hole to hide in.”
Harley, sitting beside Noelle, frowned as he listened to the whispers. He leaned in slightly. “Noelle, you sure about this?”
“No problem!” Noelle beamed at him, her smile so bright it was almost blinding.
Harley stared at her for a moment, then exhaled. Seeing her so relaxed, he couldn’t help but nod. “Alright.”
In front of them, Leia caught the exchange. Her fingers tightened around her pen, and a flash of hatred flickered across her face. ‘Noelle, let’s see if you can still smile after this:
At exactly ten, Radiance Media was dropping the big reveal, but since class was still in session, the entire room turned into a teacher’s worst
nightmare.
Every so–called promising student in the room had their heads down, not taking notes, not paying attention to the lecture, but glued to their phones, refreshing the Radiance Media’s page over and over.
It was 9:59:55 A.M.
A silent countdown began in their minds. Five, four, three, two, one.
The moment the clock hit 10:00, Radiance Media’s official account updated. Two photos popped up on everyone’s screens.
-The first was a solo shot of Noelle Anderson.
She was dressed in an outfit from DORL, the world’s top luxury brand. The Lolita–style dress suited her perfectly, giving her the look of an elegant yet mysterious dark doll.
The second was a group photo of her with “The Legend“. Noelle sat gracefully in a chair, surrounded by the trio.
Jimmy Jamison, the leader, half–knelt on the edge of the chair, his posture making it look like he was leaning against Noelle’s lap.
Cole Leclair lounged on the armrest, casually tugging at the decorative black ribbon on Noelle’s dress.
Then there was Stanley Preston, the center of the group. He leaned against the back of the chair, arms loosely wrapped around Noelle, their positioning effortlessly intimate.
The entire setup made Noelle look like a pampered princess with three princes at her side. The atmosphere, the styling, the energy, it was all on another level.
The internet lost it. In minutes, Radiance Media’s post was flooded with over ten thousand comments.
Back in Noelle’s classroom, the reaction wasn’t much different.
Holy shit! It’s really Noelle!”
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“Geez, she wasn’t lying!”
“Tell me this is fake. Noelle is actually their music composer?!”
“Noelle is so damn lucky! If that were me surrounded by my idols, I could die happy!”
The whole class exploded in shock and excitement. People forgot they were even in a lesson. The teacher just sighed and gave up.
Meanwhile, Noelle soaked in the stunned reactions around her, a satisfied smile playing on her lips. ‘Well, do you dare calling me a liar now?!
She turned to Harley and slid her phone toward him. “Harley, check this out. These are the photos I took yesterday. What do you think?”
Harley glanced at the screen. “Looks good,” he said, nodding.
He already knew she was beautiful, like fresh morning dew on a flower. But with makeup? She was absolutely breathtaking.
Then, his eyes landed on the second photo, and his expression instantly darkened.
Those guys were way too close to Noelle. Especially that one behind her, he had the nerve to wrap his arm around her neck.
Harley’s jaw tightened, his eyes burning with irritation. If looks could kill, Stanley’s hand would’ve been gone by now.
As soon as class ended, Noelle was completely surrounded. The same people who had been waiting for her downfall before were suddenly all smiles, acting like they had been best friends forever.
One of them said, “Noelle, I’m so sorry. I totally misjudged you!”
“It’s all good! At least you know now!” Noelle replied casually.
“Noelic. I’m a huge fan of The Legend! Can you get me an autograph?” another chimed in.
“Of course! I’ll ask them!” Noelle answered with a grin.
“Wait, really? Noelle, I want one too!”
“Me too!”
“No problem at all.” With a confident smile, Noelle declared, “I’ll get Stanley and the others to sign for everyone!”
The crowd gasped. “Oh my god, you’re way too generous!”
“Absolute legend!”
“Noelle, you’re amazing!”
Leaning on her desk, Noelle watched her classmates practically trip over themselves trying to impress her. She couldn’t help but smile. Well, at least she’d flipped the script.
Right now, she was the center of attention. But while Noelle enjoyed the moment, someone else was having the worst day of their life.
Leia stared at Radiance Media’s post, her head spinning. ‘No. No. This can’t be real. How can Noelle, of all people, be the music composer of The “Legend? It has to be a mistake!
“Leia, are you okay?” Her friends looked just as shaken, but when they saw her face turn pale, they actually started to worry.
Leia’s eyes burned. She didn’t say a word. Instead, she grabbed her phone and rushed out of the classroom.
She barely noticed where she was going until she found herself at the empty staircase. Hands shaking, she unlocked her phone.
She wished maybe if she refreshed the page, the post would be gone. Maybe this was all some kind of prank.
Of course, life wasn’t that kind. The second the screen loaded, Noelle’s photo was still there, clear as day.
Leia’s chest tightened. She couldn’t hold it in anymore. She sank to the floor, covered her face, and broke down in tears.
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