No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric)

Noelle wasn't sure what major she would choose in the future; there were so many things she wanted to do.

"We'll talk about it when we get back," she said.noveldrama

"Alright."

Walking beside Cedric, Noelle glanced down at his shadow, and her mood lifted considerably for some reason. The two returned to the room together.

Upon seeing the smile on her face, Frank felt increasingly annoyed. She used to smile at him like that in the past, but now she wouldn't even get angry at him.

He took a glass of wine and walked over to Cedric. "Here. A toast to you."

Cedric's expression remained indifferent as he took the glass. "I hope the game she's involved in becomes a huge success."

"Yes. That's what I hope, too, especially since she has shares in Liddell Corporation. She'll get dividends in the future."

Noelle found this a bit amusing. She did have shares on paper. But in her past life, those shares were all used to make amends to Xenia.

So, in this life, she had never thought about those shares; they had nothing to do with her.

Alfred sensed the off-putting tone and immediately added, "Ced is also a young achiever, developing in many areas. He's invested in some companies and will also receive dividends." Would Liddell Corporation dare to belittle Cedric for being poor?

Frank took a sip of his wine and suddenly changed the subject. "Mr. Greene, you're young and accomplished. I wonder if you have a girlfriend?"

Everyone was caught off guard by the sudden shift in topic.

Noelle couldn't help but glance at Cedric. She remembered she had asked him about this before. He had said no.

Cedric tightly gripped his wine glass, and his lips pressed together as if hesitating.

Alfred jumped in to answer. "Of course he does."

Caught off guard by the answer, Noelle dropped her cutleries. She quickly bent down to pick them up, her face flushed, her heart suddenly racing. Cedric had a girlfriend? But he had said he didn't before. Could something have happened while he was away on business recently?

She picked up her cutleries, her eyes full of complicated emotions as she looked at him. A strange sense of bitterness stirred in her heart. Cedric noticed the look in her eyes and understood it well.

With a determined air, he answered slowly, "We're still in the early stages."

Noelle felt a buzzing sound filled her ears, and it seemed like she couldn't hear anything else. So, he really had someone how. It made

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Noticing Noelle's expression, Alfred couldn't help but soften the mood. "It's still in the early stages. Who knows if it will work out?"

Frank smiled, half-mocking. "Mr. Greene, you're so accomplished. How could any woman not be interested? It all depends on what you think." Cedric lifted the wine glass and finished his drink. He glanced at Noelle, but she had her head down, so he couldn't see her expression.

He knew he was doing something

cruel. But if she ever found out who

he really was, her situation would be a thousand times worse than it was now. So it was better to cut early.

off

He believed she would have a much more brilliant life. He couldn't give her the happiness she wanted and had no right to.

It was just a brief glance, but his thoughts went in countless directions. He casually smiled. "Who knows? It all depends on the feeling."

Frank continued, "I know quite a few

.C heiresses, and they're about the right age for you, Mr. Greene. Fair skin, beautiful, long legs. Would you like to meet them?"

Noelle's eyelashes fluttered, and she spoke up firmly. "There's no need for that!"