Too Good for You The Ex-Wife You Lost novel Chapter 160

Sure enough, not long after, Alexis was released.

The report against her was withdrawn, and any talk of canceling her racing license vanished along with it.

The moment Alexis saw Noelle waiting outside, she lit up like a bird let out of its cage. "Ms. Mentor!"

She had known Noelle would come for her. And in her mind, she hadn't done anything wrong.

But Noelle's eyes were cold as ice. Her voice carried a sharp edge. "Don't you ever pull a stunt like that again."

She had already warned Alexis not to mention Sheila in front of Anne, but Alexis had ignored her advice.

Alexis hadn't expected such anger. She pouted. "She can insult anyone, but not my idol! You know how much Sheila means to me. I couldn't just let her be humiliated like that."

Noelle's brows drew tight. "That's no excuse to start a fight. Do you have any idea what could have happened if Anne had pressed charges? You could have been banned from racing forever!"

"Then so be it!" Alexis lifted her chin, defiant. "If racing means standing on the same track as people like her, I would rather retire right now!"

The sound of Noelle's hand across her face cracked through the air.

Gasps rippled around them. Everyone knew how much Noelle valued Alexis, yet she had just slapped Alexis?

Noelle's eyes brimmed with unshed tears, but her tone was fierce. "Remember this! No one—absolutely no one—gets to be the obstacle in your career. You chose this path. You finish it."

Without another word, she turned and walked away. She didn't spare Alexis a glance.

Alexis clutched her cheek, her eyes brimming with tears. It was the first time Noelle had ever laid a hand on her.

But even through her tears, she still didn't think she was wrong. She had defended her idol. She had nothing to regret.

Jenna, unable to stand by, laid a hand on her shoulder. "Alexis, Noelle only did this for your sake. Don't stay angry at her…"

But Alexis tore away, covering her face as she ran.

Jenna moved to chase her, but Jayden caught her arm. "Don't. With pride like hers, she would rather be alone than let everyone see her like this. Let her cool off. And honestly… Noelle wasn't wrong."

He frowned. "If she keeps letting her temper run wild, her career could really end before it starts. Noelle can protect her once, but not forever."

No one knew how she managed it, but she even persuaded Asher to invest in the Clarkson family's new venture.

With Quake's reputation, Miller family resources, and personal support, Maxine was the one bowing to Lola, not the other way around.

Although the Clarkson family had Laura behind them, she rarely lifted a finger to actually help. More often, she demanded favors in return.

After all, for the Clarkson family, marrying into the Haberkorn family had always been reaching far above their station.

It didn't take Noelle long to spot Lola. Even with the mask covering her face, her figure and gait gave her away instantly. And really, who else would wear a mask to an event like this?

Lola was clinging to Asher's arm, greeting guests with a radiant smile, as though tonight were their wedding reception rather than a business banquet.

The fact that Asher let her hold onto him made one thing clear—he acknowledged her as his partner. He was proudly showing off that his girlfriend was Quake.

At that moment, Clifford arrived.

The moment he saw Lola holding Asher's arm, he stormed forward without hesitation. "Lola, what the hell are you doing!"