No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 1444

Noelle began wondering if she would have to create a scene big enough to have the contact get her message to Cedric. As that thought lodged itself in her mind, a plan began taking shape.

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That night, she went to the dining room for dinner and ate more than she had in days.

Carl seemed surprised by her good appetite. "If you like these dishes, I'll have the chef cook them for you more often."

Tonight's meal wasn't even food from home, but she still cleared her plate. As she dabbed her lips with a napkin, Noelle said, "Whatever. I'm going to play volleyball later."

"Sounds great. Change into a suitable outfit and get Frank and Wyatt to keep you company. I won't join since I've got work."

"Fine by me. I'd rather not see you lot around anyway," she snapped at him before getting up to leave.

Carl set his utensils aside and turned toward Frank and Wyatt. "Keep her company. She might talk rough, but this is almost over."

With that, he got up and left the table, too.

Wyatt eyed Frank and said, "My leg's acting up, and I can't play, so I'm going to rest a bit. You go ahead."

In truth, he couldn't bear to face Noelle after failing to keep his promise. Frank could tell he was trying to avoid her and nodded. "Get some rest."

When Noelle finally emerged, changed and ready, she found only Frank waiting by the elevator. "Just you?"

"Wyatt's not feeling up to it. His leg's not great for sports anyway, so he isn't joining us."

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