No longer a pushover

Chapter 137

Cedric stood in the dimly lit study, his figure merging into the darkness. The thought of what Noelle had endured ignited the spark of his anger into an uncontrollable blaze. He couldn't bear the idea of anyone harboring such vile intentions toward the woman he had been so careful to protect.

Peter finally realized the gravity of his mistake and quickly pleaded, "I'm so sorry! I shouldn't have said that. Please! I didn't mean it-I swear!"

Peter had no idea that the two young men he had insulted had such powerful backgrounds. It was clear from their actions that they were no ordinary people. The watch Cedric wore alone was enough to show that-it was an exclusive, discontinued model that mere money couldn't buy.

Peter deeply regretted his actions. If he had known, he would never have stepped out of his apartment that night.

Cedric looked at him with a faint contemptuous smile tugging at his lips. "If apologies were enough, why would we need the police?"

"How about I apologize to her in person?" Peter suggested.

"Don't even think about showing your disgusting face in front of her," Cedric warned coldly. "Your only option now is to turn yourself in at the police station."

With that, Cedric left the study and made his way back downstairs to his apartment, his ruthless presence lingering in the air. After washing the blood off his hands, he silently opened the door to his bedroom, instinctively stepping inside.

However, he stopped after only a few steps, realizing he was still filled with intense rage; he didn't want to bring that energy near her.

Cedric stood at a distance and watched Noelle sleep, the storm of anger slowly subsiding. Then, he pulled his gaze away, quietly leaving the room.

surprised at how well she had slept. After changing out of her pajamas, she stepped out of the bedroom and noticed a blanket on the couch but Cedric was nowhere to be seen. "Good morning," Cedric

her throat awkwardly before responding, "Morning. I guess you

for him, so she imagined it

a crisp white

fast. I thought that area was a blind spot

but wonder if Cedric had something

his head slightly and said, "That man ran out of luck this time. He left

in relief. "I see.

he was

safe

the neighborhood at night.

belongs to en.kikit

she wasn't the only victim in the neighborhood. With

phone

Liddell, today's the national finals. Firestorm is livestreaming the competition with a special guest event. Will you be able to

at the event

you an e-ticket. Please

Noelle turned to Cedric and said, "Firestorm just sent