No longer a pushover

Chapter 470

That afternoon, when Magnus saw Donovan's face darken, he knew he had guessed right. Meanwhile, Cedric rubbed his temples as he processed the new information. This was something even he had not expected.

Magnus smirked. "Ced, you could just step in directly. But Mom and Grandma don't seem to approve of you and Noelle. If Grandma already had a word with the Cantrells, your influence might not be enough this time."

Cedric replied, "That's not your concern. Just keep an eye on Mom and Grandma for me."

"Got it, Ced. You know I'm on your side I fully support fighting against these stupid arranged marriages!" Magnus declared dramatically.

He added, "But since I'm stuck at home babysitting them, I can't go out and make extra cash. I'm kinda broke, you know."

"I'll increase your credit limit," Cedric said flatly.

Magnus beamed. "Ced, you're the best! Mission accepted."

When he checked his account, he saw that his credit limit had increased. His grin widened, and he thought it was time to upgrade his car.

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After leaving the base, Noelle returned to her dorm, exhausted. She barely made it onto her bed before flopping down.

shameless. He'll use any dirty trick to force you to back down. He doesn't even care that

side. "I'll

feel bad for you. You have so many brothers, yet everything was

I'm doing just fine on my own. I don't

been quiet until now, finally chimed in. "I don't agree. Family is important. No matter what happens,

glanced at Micah. "Most families

arms. "You don't even

Noelle interrupted. She had zero interest in debating family values with a stranger. People who did not believe

what Blake had said. After a moment of hesitation, she dialed Frank's number, only

to the hospital to find Frank.

the hospital

arrived, so she immediately

been transferred to

she recalled Blake's warning from the night before. She wondered if Donovan had already sent Frank to Carl. Just then, a familiar voice

a few feet away, still dressed in a hospital gown, his face

time and asked, "Where

will. The next day, Donovan had him forcibly

had expected. She

replied, "That's right.