No longer a pushover

Chapter 216

Chapter 216

Noelle countered with a question, her eyes filled with a hint of expectation. She was eager to know how Cedric truly saw her.

Cedric thought momentarily before replying, "I see you as a little sister, so I can come. But no other men are allowed."

A little sister? Her heart sank, and she said, "I don't need a brother."

At that moment, Cedric's phone rang. He glanced at the screen before answering, "Hello?"

"Mr. Greene, there's an urgent matter at the company. When will you be able to come?"

"I'll be there shortly."

Cedric hung up and turned to Noelle. "The home supplies will be delivered later. You don't need to go out to pick them up."

"You're not going? Who called you just now? Is it something urgent?" Noelle wondered if it was that woman calling.

He hesitated for a moment. "It's a bit urgent. I'll head out now."

"Okay."

watched him leave, her emotions a rollercoaster. He had received a call and rushed off-surely

alone at home, Noelle prepared some materials for an artificial intelligence project she might need later.

company. We're here

puzzled. "I didn't order

She hadn't expected Cedric to actually send the household supplies; she had

there was no answer. She glanced

would have

furniture and supplies. Noelle thought they looked pretty nice-they

QUMS

Cedric a picture of the living room.

all this cost? I'll pay you

accept these things from him. It just felt

and frustrated. Eventually, out of spite, she stopped asking. Since he wasn't in a hurry, why should

the first day of school, Noelle took a taxi to Yole University

followed closely behind as she got into

not send her to

"There's no need."

the last time they were at the restaurant. Since Noelle

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255