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.

a very famous member-exclusive restaurant.

this life, the restaurant had

was really busy before. Besides, we're

along. I know Noelle's the main star

sneakily snapped a few photos to show it off on her social

surprised to see her calm demeanor, which was

from Xenia's.

Noelle suddenly froze when she caught a glimpse of someone on the second floor. It appeared to

saw that he was with a gorgeous woman. Her heart pounded as

date.

as he was a handsome man with a good job. However, he'd previously told her that he didn't have a girlfriend. Had he gotten one since

room. She glanced at her phone again, but there was still no reply. She wondered if he was too occupied to

are you thinking about, Noelle? Quick, come here. Donovan's on the phone, and you know how

thoughts, she saw Frank holding up a phone for a video

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

of the house and cut off her financial support. She was