No longer a pushover

Chapter 298

"Let's stick with your usual choices. They can never go wrong," Noelle replied. Cedric handed the menu back to the manager. "Go with what she suggested."

The manager glanced curiously at Noelle. She seemed unfamiliar, and his relationship with Cedric intrigued him.

But he soon snapped out of it and asked, "As for drinks, the usual wine?"

Cedric rejected the suggestion without hesitation. "No alcohol. Just bring some fruit juices or soft drinks."

The manager nodded and left cautiously with the menu.

Cedric turned his gaze to Noelle. "Why did you ask to meet Alfred?" He knew her well enough to understand she wouldn't invite Alfred out for a casual meal without a good reason.

After a brief pause, Noelle answered, "I've been appointed captain of Team Yole." "Congratulations, Nelly! That's great news, definitely worth celebrating."

Noelle nodded. "Yeah. it's something to celebrate."

Cedric's eyes remained fixed on her as he asked, "Is that all? Nothing else to it?"

"Nope. It's just dinner. Right now you're the only two friends I have."

subconsciously avoided

meal, Alfred stepped out to take a phone call. Noelle nibbled at her food and sneaked a glance at Cedric, only to catch him

light but direct. "You have another reason for

to discuss the Al project. I think Donovan plans to take action against Maple Enterprise, so

that. Alfred isn't

guiltily lowered her head to

are you adjusting to

into a new routine. Like you said before, college life

Cedric suddenly didn't want to hear any more about it. He got up. "I noticed you seemed interested in the courtyard earlier.

Noelle readily agreed. She was eager for

by side but kept a deliberate distance. They were not too close or far; just the right

the gap between them. She admired the surroundings and remarked, "The atmosphere is

trailed a few steps

a small arched bridge, she noticed a pond below where bright

moss around

she could respond, her foot slipped. Cedric instinctively grabbed her wrist and steadied

Her