No longer a pushover

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."

emotions a rollercoaster. He had received a call and rushed off-surely it was that woman's

she was alone at home, Noelle prepared some materials for an artificial intelligence project she

supplies company. We're here to deliver your order. Is

puzzled. "I didn't order

ordered it." She hadn't expected Cedric to actually send the household supplies; she had

no answer. She glanced

have to settle

the workers had placed all the furniture and supplies. Noelle

QUMS

Noelle sent Cedric a picture of the living room. "You

much did all this cost?

accept these things from him. It just felt off.

spite, she stopped asking. Since he wasn't in

a taxi to Yole

behind as she got into the

the car, Alfred spoke lazily. "If you're that worried, why not send her to school

"There's no need."

gaze was fixed on the taxi ahead. He had nearly been recognized the last time they were at the restaurant. Since Noelle was starting a new chapter in her life, he