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."

avoided mentioning the

phone call. Noelle nibbled at her food and sneaked

direct. "You have another reason for

to discuss the Al project. I think Donovan plans to take

about that. Alfred isn't

guiltily lowered her head to sip

to school life?" Cedric

Like you said before, college life is vibrant and exciting." A

more about it. He got up. "I noticed you seemed interested in the courtyard earlier. Do you wanna

agreed. She was eager

strolled side by side but kept a deliberate distance. They were not too

and intentionally widened the gap between them. She admired the surroundings and remarked, "The atmosphere is so unique. It feels like

steps behind and described

bridge, she noticed a pond below where bright red goldfish swam

moss around

nodded, but before she could respond, her foot slipped. Cedric instinctively grabbed her wrist and

murmured. Her cheeks