No longer a pushover

Chapter 212

Since Donovan had taken Xenia to the hospital, there was no one left with Mr. Greene. This presented the perfect opportunity for her.

As Noelle quietly peeked outside, Cedric interrupted, "What are you looking at?"

"Shh, keep your voice down," she whispered. She pulled Cedric's hand and stepped carefully behind a vase.

Cedric stood beside her, glancing at the bodyguards hidden in the shadows and shaking his head.

Noelle lowered her voice and asked, "Don't you know Mr. Greene is dining in that private room?"

Cedric's expression remained calm. "And?"

Noelle turned to him, feeling slightly frustrated. "Alfred called you, didn't he? Didn't he mention why you're here? This is a rare opportunity."

"A rare opportunity for what?" Cedric asked.

Noelle said matter-of-factly, "To discuss investments with Mr. Greene. I can't let the Liddell family get ahead of us."

Cedric smiled. "Don't worry. Greene Corporation will invest in your company."

with

his throat, feeling a little uneasy. "Yes, I've already

did it go?"

well," Cedric replied

Greene is tough to deal with. I didn't expect you to secure

frowned slightly. "Who told

says he's difficult. I saw him earlier,"

beat. He watched her closely, sensing something wasn't quite

up. If Noelle had recognized him,

way. I only

see his face?" Cedric

head and then glanced at him again. "Your suit is almost the

color for suits. There's nothing

as well as you," Noelle replied, teasing him. Cedric smiled softly. "Is

messy personal life. He might even have some illegitimate children," she replied with

playfully flicked her forehead. "You seem to know a

guessing. The more money people have, the wilder their lives tend to be," she said matter-of-factly. Having grown up in a wealthy family herself, Noelle had seen plenty

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