No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 708

"Who told you to speak like that in front of Mr. York? Noelle made it on her own. It had nothing to do with relying on anyone else."

Scott looked troubled and subconsciously glanced at Noelle. She was the only one who could solve this situation right now.

But Mia stepped forward and shielded Noelle. "Noelle came over with good intentions to clear things up, but some people refused to appreciate it and insisted on escalating the situation. Now that it's backfiring on you, that serves you right."

"Exactly! They're just jealous that we ladies are so capable, so they resort to playing dirty."

Grace linked arms with Noelle and continued, "Let's go. No need to waste time with people like them."

Noelle said nothing and simply walked away.

Meanwhile, Averie was completely terrified. "What do I do? I don't want to be disciplined either."

"Now you're scared, huh? Why did you say all that nonsense in front of Mr. York and drag the rest of us down with you?

"I don't care. Since you provided the pictures and spread those rumors, you should take full responsibility!"

Averie burst into loud sobs. What was she going to do now?

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Meanwhile, Noelle's group had come outside. A bunch of students crowded around her. "You're amazing, Noelle."

"Is it true that you're a shareholder at Maple Enterprise? Once the company goes listed, are you going to be financially free?"

Noelle looked around at the students and said, "Starting a business has its risks. No one knows what the future holds."

Noelle caught the kindness in his words and responded with a smile. Then, she followed him over.

Cedric watched Noelle's smile and found it stinging a little. Especially when he saw Scott chatting eagerly beside her, a strange irritation rose in his chest.

Someone nearby noticed Cedric's lingering gaze on Noelle. So after her interview ended, one of the older businessmen ordered in a commanding tone, "You, come over here and chat with us for a bit."

Noelle hated the tone, but she walked over politely regardless.

"Sit next to Mr. Greene."

Just as she got close, someone suddenly shoved her, and she stumbled straight into Cedric's arms.