No longer a pushover

Noelle and Cedric Chapter 34

Chapter 34

Noelle hummed lazily in response. She wasn't interested.

Xenia was alarmed to see Frank not losing his temper.

Frank turned to her and said, "Xenia, just try harder next time. There are still the college entrance exams. I'm sure no one will interrupt you this time."

Xenia clenched her fists. She had blamed her poor grades on the gaming incident and expected the Liddells to compensate her. Yet, an even worse situation happened. How could they think of taking the emerald necklace back? Frank was clearly beginning to treat her differently, so she had to think of a way to stop this!

Their car soon pulled up at a fine dining restaurant.

Noelle stepped out of the car unhappily. She would rather do revisions at home than be forced

to share a meal with Frank and Xenia.

Xenia's eyes lit up when she saw where they were. "You brought us here? You treat Noelle so well! I've been asking you to take me here forever, but you've always said no.

past life, the establishment had been a very famous member-exclusive restaurant. Because

life, the restaurant had only

"I was really busy before. Besides, we're here

to tag along. I know Noelle's the main

sneakily snapped a few photos to show it off on

to see

from Xenia's.

when she caught a glimpse

that person's side profile looked just like him. She quickly looked away when she saw that he was with a gorgeous woman. Her heart pounded as she wondered if he hadn't responded to

date.

know how to feel about it. It wasn't surprising that someone would pursue Cedric, as he was a handsome man with a good job. However, he'd previously told her that he didn't have a girlfriend. Had

her phone again, but there was still no

are you thinking about, Noelle? Quick, come here. Donovan's on

Frank holding up a phone for a video call. The stern

An awkward silence filled the room after her one-word sentence. In the past, she would go

of the house and cut