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."

Have you already met with Mr. Greene?" Noelle asked, raising an

feeling a little uneasy. "Yes,

did it go?" she

went well," Cedric

I didn't expect you to secure an agreement so quickly," Noelle

"Who

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

something wasn't

had recognized

I couldn't see clearly. His bodyguards were in the way. I only caught a glimpse

see his face?"

at him again. "Your suit is almost

smirked. "It's a common color for suits.

he doesn't wear it as well as you," Noelle replied, teasing him. Cedric smiled softly. "Is that a compliment? Yet, you've never seen

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

to know a lot about him and his personal

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

of how