No longer a pushover

Chapter 458

Noelle had figured out how to deal with the Liddells. She turned to look at Cedric and said, "Actually, there is something you can do."

"Just tell me what you need."

"I need you to always stand by my side. Even if I have to do stuff that's less than honorable to fight the Liddells one day, you have to stay with me no matter what."

There was a trace of unease in her eyes. Cedric flicked her forehead slightly. "Of course, I'm your partner in crime, am I not?"

Noelle smirked. "Not to the point of crimes. I'm a law-abiding citizen, after all."

After the workout, the two had dinner together.

Cedric sent Noelle back to school. As their car parked by the side of the road, he hesitated briefly before saying, "I have to go on a business trip in a couple of days, but I'll try to be back in time for your press conference."

"You don't have to. Just focus on your work. The PR team will handle everything; they're professionals, after all."

Noelle had never intended for Cedric to be involved in every aspect of her battles. She figured it was more appropriate to handle everything herself when it came to the Liddells.

Alfred's number. "Noelle will hold a press conference in a couple of days. If I can't

But about having Magnus publicly deny the engagement with Ms. Merlock, isn't

given the Merlocks years of courtesy,

Merlocks multiple chances to clarify, but they'd

if the Merlocks still refused

call when he received

Noelle received an emoji reply from Cedric and set her phone aside. Noticing someone in the bathroom taking a shower, she glanced

"Yeah, but she's... special."

through Grace's words, the dormmate stepped out of the bathroom. It was only now

Schmitt, walked with difficulty. Though she lowered her

her gaze and proactively greeting her: "Hi,

a single cold

Noelle wasn't particularly bothered.

she's a journalism student. The dorm supervisor wanted us

We'll

morning, Noelle and Grace left for