No longer a pushover

Chapter 188

"Are you free tonight?" Cedric asked.

"I am," Noelle replied casually.

"Put on a nice dress. I'll pick you up later," Cedric said.

Noelle's heart skipped a beat. "Where are we going?" she asked.

"You'll see," Cedric replied.

After hanging up, Noelle found herself pressing a hand to her warm face. She wondered if Cedric was asking her out on a date. After all, he was never the type to joke around.

She purposely washed her hair and changed into something nice. As she waited nervously, her phone buzzed again.

"I'm downstairs."

When Noelle stepped into the parking lot, Cedric was waiting by his car. He wore a black suit, and his hair was styled perfectly. He looked sharp-more so than usual.

"You look different today," she commented, feeling a little shy.

replied as he opened

glancing over at him as they drove. She couldn't help but wonder

car finally stopped outside the exhibition

was the

shake the memory of the last time she had been here. In her previous life, Lucas had been honored for his

them with a warm smile. "You must be the top scorer, Ms. Noelle Liddell! Please come with me

was stunned. She turned toward Cedric, unsure of how to process

launch, and now, as the

how prestigious the

it to secure investment for a streaming platform, and that investment made all the difference. Now, as she thought about it, Noelle realized how useful the Outstanding Youth Award could be if she

followed the staff to the preparation room,

a familiar voice interrupted her thoughts. "Noelle? What are you

turned around to see Donovan

she focused on

Donovan as he was ignored by Noelle. "Do you think you can do whatever you want just because

"Maybe she's here for

done to deserve this? She's

Donovan, Noelle's defiance felt like a

glancing in his direction. "Whether I deserve to be here isn't your concern," she said, grabbing