No longer a pushover

Chapter 206

"That's not necessarily true, Nelly. After spending some time together, our relationship has improved. Let me be honest with you," Alfred said.

Noelle pursed her lips. She could already guess what Alfred was about to say.

"Nelly, you're still young. When you get to university, you'll enjoy the freedom of romance and meet someone you like. When that happens, you'll realize that your current thoughts are a little immature," Alfred continued.

Noelle couldn't help but laugh a little. "I get it. See you next time."

As she sat in the car, Cedric's image popped into her mind. Even Alfred had noticed her feelings for Cedric. It felt so embarrassing.

Noelle sighed. It was clear she needed to shift her focus and start a new chapter in her life.

When she arrived at the new apartment she'd purchased, she admired its sleek decor and well-furnished setup. It was move-in ready, and the neighborhood offered excellent security.

Later that evening, Noelle started her usual live stream. After finishing a Player Kill match, she addressed her fans. "Hey, everyone. As you know, I'm going to school soon, so I'll be busier. From now on, my live streams will be scheduled for weekends, and I'll go live randomly during the week."

her plate. When she first started streaming, it was just to make money. Now, she

was involved in with Alfred also required her full attention.

live stream, she noticed Cedric's avatar was greyed out. A small pang of disappointment hit her. It felt strange not having him around. Indeed, habits

call from Alfred. "The company's artificial intelligence project has established a branch. I'll send

over tomorrow to get familiar with it. Once the project launches, we'll all

"Got it," Noelle replied.

she grabbed her project materials and headed to the address Alfred had sent. When she arrived, she was

enthusiastically introduced her to the team, "This is Noelle, the developer of the artificial intelligence project Though she's young,

felt a

the manager turned to her "Noelle, don't leave immediately after work today. We

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You'll need to

said, eager to make the most of every opportunity. That evening, she joined her colleagues at the

aside. "We're meeting Greene Corporation's investment department tonight. If they bring up technical

her. As they entered the restaurant, Noelle unexpectedly ran into Donovan and Xenia by the elevator. The world