No longer a pushover

Noelle and Cedric Chapter 38

Chapter 38

Frank also happened to be curious about Noelle and Cedric's relationship. So, he turned to Xenia and told her, "Wait for me outside."

"But Frank-"

"Do as I say!"

Xenia had no choice but to leave.

Frank studied Cedric. It was now clear that Cedric was no ordinary man.

"Where's Noelle?" asked Frank.

"I don't need to answer you," Cedric replied coldly. "But she's under my protection now, so I don't want you guys doing anything to hurt her again before her exams." "Hurt her? I wouldn't hurt my sister! The real question is, what is a doctor like you trying to gain from her?"

Frank's suspicions about Cedric were only deepening.

was piercing as he curtly said, "That's none of

is.

the police the last time, forcing

distance from

be worrying about your fake sister instead. And stop pretending to care about Noelle." Just then, the elevator doors opened, and a middle-aged

an unknown guest here." He was trying to use the restaurant manager to

turning to Frank. "Mr. Liddell, I'm afraid to inform you that we're clearing out our vicinity and would need you to

The manager avoided the question as a waiter appeared to

the elevator.

back toward him. From the manager's humble posture, it was clear that Cedric was no ordinary school doctor. Inside the elevator, Frank's thoughts turned to Noelle. He had

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wondered if Cedric was the reason she'd found the courage to stand up against the family. The very thought gave him a headache. He was determined to investigate Cedric

his phone, but Noelle hadn't picked up his calls or responded to

the restaurant and turned to see Cedric

gone," he

do it?" She hadn't believed him earlier when he said that Frank and Xenia would

and said, "I

the third floor and even got the restaurant