No longer a pushover

Chapter 611

Noelle was stunned for a moment after hearing Cedric's words. Then, she lowered her head.

Cedric noticed her reaction and cautiously asked, "What's wrong?"

"I think you're right. Given your status, no one would dare offend you." Noelle smiled.

Seeing her smile, Cedric licked his lips and felt his heart throbbing. He'd always be in the wrong when it came to this matter.

Then, he couldn't help but pinch her cheek and say, "Don't smile like that."

Noelle was about to dodge when the office door swung open. Alfred stood at the entrance and took in the scene before him.

He immediately took a step back. "I'll come back later."

Cedric dropped his hand and pressed his lips into a thin line. Then, he shot Alfred a cold look. "Can't you knock?"

"This is my office. Why would I knock?" Alfred looked utterly confused.

ran. This was way

as he looked at Alfred. "I remember locking the

you the lock broke down two

"... Fix it."

him earlier. He had to admit

leaned in with a gossipy smile. "I heard that last night at L Bistro. You publicly clarified you had no engagement with Laura just to defend

else. Everyone now knew that Cedric was protecting a gaming live-streamer who'd once pulled off his signature

supposed to do? It was a good chance

hadn't expected Laura to show up at the private room last night, and her attitude made him uncomfortable, so he had

her some face. But she refused to listen, and that's why she got publicly humiliated last night. She has no one to blame

also thought Laura was being too stubborn. That engagement was nothing more than just a rumor, yet she'd allowed things to escalate to such an embarrassing

"Ruth will probably hear about this soon. She's your mom's best

not someone to be taken

dare unless she

Merlock family has

past two years They're only staying afloat because your mother gave them a long-term