No longer a pushover

Chapter 360

Noelle walked over to the front of the desk. "I did find a small issue. We'll need to have a meeting later to fix it."

Cedric tapped the desk. "Come over and take a look. Let me see if the issue I found is the same as yours."

Was he testing it, too?

Noelle walked around the desk and moved to his side.

Cedric stood up and stepped aside to make room for her, then poured a glass of water and placed it beside her.

Noelle moved the mouse and glanced at the error he had identified. "It seems like you noticed the same thing. I wasn't entirely sure about it earlier."

She had to admit that Cedric was more skilled than she was in this area.

He leaned over to look at the computer. "Actually, this one's easy to spot..."

He placed one hand on the edge of the desk, calmly explaining the problem with patience.

At first, Noelle was focused on his explanation, but then she suddenly turned her head and noticed how close they were.

He had leaned in so close that it almost felt like he was enveloping her in a loose embrace.

For a moment, Noelle found it hard to concentrate. She grabbed the cup beside her and took a few sips, feeling slightly thirsty.

at the cup in

Noelle nodded.

lightly. "That's the

used

set the

he straightened up, creating some distance between them. He acted as though the brief moment of awkwardness hadn't happened. "Let's go eat

getting late. I should head back

had

and he

you back," he

the office with Cedric and sat in

quiet, and Noelle felt a bit uncomfortable. She decided to break the silence.

do you want

lawyer to handle the case. Did you know? Mr. Rodrick, the famous one!"

tone was calm. "Yes, I

between

was wealthy but didn't realize he had ties to

at a red light. "Why do

Noelle continued. "He said something strange. He implied that Mr. Rodrick could take on the

remark Justin had made about her

knew the truth couldn't stay hidden

a moment before