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.

a sigh. "Donovan is so shameless. He'll use any dirty trick to force you

her side.

You have so many brothers,

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

finally chimed in. "I don't agree. Family is important. No matter what happens, you should always stick

and glanced at Micah. "Most families are

don't even know what Noelle

zero interest in debating family values with a stranger. People who did

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

to the hospital to find Frank. After all

hospital

she immediately asked the nurse

to another hospital," the nurse informed

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

today." Blake stood a few feet away, still dressed in a

and asked,

huge argument about the will. The next day, Donovan

than she had expected. She turned back to Blake and said, "Looks like Donovan has a lot

"That's right.