No longer a pushover

Chapter 554

So that was how it was. Noelle thought about how Laura also knew Alfred and figured they were probably all acquaintances.

Once they were back in her private room, Noelle continued eating. She hadn't eaten her fill earlier.

Cedric, however, was still caught up in what had just happened and felt uneasy. He'd indeed felt relieved when Emma didn't reveal his identity in front of Noelle. As he watched Noelle eat, he hesitated.

Noelle noticed his hesitant expression after finishing her meal and asked, "What are you thinking about?"

"A friend of mine... ran into some trouble."

"What happened?" Noelle wondered if Alfred was the friend he was referring to.

"This friend of mine comes from a wealthy family. He got into a relationship but hid his true identity from his girlfriend. Now, he's unsure whether to tell her about it."

"In that case, I suggest they break up at once."

Cedric's face paled at the mention of the words "break up," and he swallowed nervously. "Break up at once? What if he doesn't want to?"

want to break up,

think couples should be honest with each other. If he's hiding his

was so flustered that he was practically stumbling over his words. He'd never been

the reason then?" Noelle asked. Under her gaze, Cedric found himself at a loss of words. The real reason was even harder to

closer. "Cedric, you're looking a

way

startled that

"Just kidding. It's probably Alfred,

drenched in cold sweat as he wondered if he should confess, but Noelle had just said she'd immediately break up in

a solid plan,

at the time.

of them left L

stepped out, Noelle was surprised to spot Wyatt and Xenia

twisted in anger. Noelle was a bitch. They'd been left out here for

did you say something to Donovan? He's been inside

and Xenia be stuck outside for so