No longer a pushover

Chapter 596

In any case, Cedric did not think Donovan was a good fit, and Noelle actually felt the same way. At that moment, Cedric's car pulled up to the curb. He grabbed Noelle's hand and led her into the car.

Noelle glanced back at Salena's car and asked, "Didn't the Cantrells look into Donovan's character or the Liddells' background before?"

"Since the Liddells have always lived in Aldoria, even if they wanted to investigate, all they'd find is your bad reputation," Cedric explained, turning to look at her. "As for character, if a man wants to pretend, you'd never see through it."

But as soon as he said it, he regretted it. Noelle raised an eyebrow. "Mr. Greene, you're absolutely right. Seems like you know yourself pretty well."

Cedric felt like he had shot himself in the foot. He replied weakly, "At least I'm not trying to take advantage of anyone's wealth."

Noelle retorted, "Or maybe you're just afraid I'm after your family's power and status?"

"Why would I be afraid of that? If you promise not to get mad or break up with me, I'll transfer all my assets to your name. We can share everything after marriage," Cedric said earnestly.

Noelle's face warmed, and she muttered, "Who said anything about marrying you? I'm breaking up with you."

fell silent. He did not respond, but in his

her chest, as if something heavy was pressing down on her. When the car stopped outside her school, she opened the door and walked away without

in frustration. He loosened his tie and unbuttoned his collar, knowing he had a lot of work

about what had just happened. She saw Mia had also returned and

sense Noelle's

Mia seemed to sen

and spoke

nothing between him and Xenia. He only sees

saw what the Liddells are

resolute. "I've decided to break up

for

that strong. Still, after witnessing what happened at L Bistro and seeing him lie to her, alwaysiding with Xenia and blaming Noelle for the

she realized the rumors about Noelle

relief. "I think that's the right choice.