Noah stared at the two women, his mind racing to process Sophie's words.
"What deal?" he asked, his voice dangerously quiet.
Lila's perfect smile twisted into something challenging. "What deal? The one where Sophie would keep her mouth shut just to see mommy?"
Sophie's face paled, then flushed with anger.
"Both of you. Inside. Now." Noah's voice carried the commanding tone. His stance widened slightly, blocking the corridor as he gestured toward his room.
Lila brushed past him with a smirk, sauntering into the room like she owned it. After a moment, Sophie followed, keeping as much distance from Lila as the small space would allow.
Noah closed the door and turned to face them. "I want the truth. All of it."
Sophie sighed deeply, leaning against Kelvin's desk. "It started months ago, before the tournament. Lila confronted me, told me to back off, that I wasn't good enough for you." Her eyes met Noah's. "We were already together then."