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

darkened as he looked at Alfred. "I

to tell you the lock broke down

"... Fix it."

had handed him earlier. He

gossipy smile. "I heard that last night at L Bistro. You publicly clarified you had no engagement with

off his signature 12-hit combo. There was widespread speculation that the two had been together secretly for a long

do? It was a good

up at the private room last night, and her attitude made him uncomfortable, so

herself, and it could've saved her some face. But she refused to listen, and that's

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

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

was not someone to be

dare unless

Merlock family has

years They're only staying afloat because your mother gave them a long-term contract. They might actually go bankrupt if you pull the