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.

is so shameless. He'll use any dirty trick

rolled onto her side. "I'll handle it. Don't

bad for you. You have

lips curled into a smirk. "I don't even feel bad for them anymore. I'm doing just fine on my own. I

who had been quiet until now, finally chimed in. "I don't agree. Family

and glanced at Micah. "Most families are worth it. Some

"You don't even know what Noelle

values with a stranger. People who did not

After a moment of hesitation, she

morning, with no classes scheduled, Noelle headed straight to the hospital

hospital room

she immediately asked

to

darkened as she recalled Blake's warning from the night before. She wondered if Donovan had

I knew you'd come to the hospital today." Blake stood a few feet away, still dressed in a

wasted no time and

and Donovan got into a huge argument about the will. The next day, Donovan had

clenched her jaw, her gaze sweeping over the empty room. Donovan was faster than she had expected. She turned back to

replied, "That's right.