No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel 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?"

"If he doesn't want to break up, why wasn't he honest from the start?"

Noelle seriously continued, "I think couples should be honest with each other. If he's hiding his identity, doesn't that mean he's afraid she's only after his money?"

"That's not it." Cedric was so flustered that he was practically stumbling over his words. He'd never been this nervous, even during business negotiations.

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

Noelle suddenly leaned in closer. "Cedric, you're looking a little shady."

Cold sweat formed on Cedric's forehead as Noelle narrowed her eyes and asked, "The way you're defending this friend… could it be that you're that friend you're talking about?"

Cedric was so startled that he dared not speak.