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.

cup

Noelle nodded.

smiled lightly. "That's the

had used this

set the cup

as he straightened up, creating some distance between them. He acted as

I should head back

had a

indeed getting late, and

drive you back,"

and sat in the front passenger

uncomfortable. She

want to

to handle the case. Did you know?

calm. "Yes,

the relationship between

he had ties to the

a red light. "Why do

to the courthouse with Xenia today," Noelle continued. "He said something strange. He implied that Mr. Rodrick could

didn't mention the remark Justin

the truth couldn't

moment before