No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 888

Cedric knew exactly what was going on—especially since he had already guessed what would happen before he left.

He smiled. "Good. It'll help them develop their relationship."

"But what if Mia doesn't want it?" Noelle asked.

Cedric chuckled. "You didn't want it either a moment ago."

Noelle immediately covered Cedric's mouth. "Stop talking."

Cedric kissed the back of her hand and stood up. "I'm heading over."

He still went to the men's locker room, just in case Mia came back soon.

Meanwhile, just as Cedric was getting ready to shower, Eugene walked in. The two men met eyes but didn't exchange any words.

Eugene broke the silence. "Delete the security footage later."

Cedric replied, "Go ask the owner to delete it yourself. It's a public place. Don't forget the consequences."

Eugene fell silent.

…

After Noelle finished fixing her clothes, she washed her face to cool herself down.

As she walked out of the locker room, she ran into Mia returning. The two girls locked eyes. Both of their faces flushed red but neither said anything.

Noelle hesitated before saying, "I'll head out first."

Mia nodded quickly. "Okay. Go ahead."

Neither said more and left in silence.

Once outside, Noelle covered her face, determined never to speak carelessly again.

Next time, she would think twice. Who would have thought these men had such fragile egos?

By the time Noelle reached the boxing area, Tilly had arrived.

Tilly handed her a folder. "Here's all the documentation from the lawyers. I organized everything. With the best attorney on our side, the Merlock family has no chance of winning."

Noelle nodded.

Their chances were indeed much higher with an ace lawyer.

Tilly added, "There's something else I need to tell you. Wasn't Xenia supposed to be resting to protect the baby? Well, Frank had someone conduct a DNA test. The results are in his hands now."

"Any reaction from the Liddell family?" Noelle asked.

Mia hurriedly said, "I still have homework. I'll stay in the dorm."

Eugene glanced at her, but she kept her head down.

Noelle stood beside Mia and said, "Me too. We're both staying in the dorm tonight."

Cedric gave Noelle a look but said nothing.

The two girls returned to campus.

Cedric looked at Eugene. "Should've let you sleep in the car a few more nights. Look at how scared you made her."

Eugene remained silent.

Back at the dorm, neither Noelle nor Mia mentioned what had happened at the gym.

The next day, Noelle accompanied Cedric to the product launch event. She grew emotional upon seeing the fruits of her labor finally unveiled.

Unlike her previous life, where she had bent over backwards to please the Liddells only to have everything stolen by Xenia. This time, the outcome was different.

Just as Noelle was preparing to give an interview to the press, a group of people entered the event space.

Xenia walked in with her swollen belly, arm in arm with Wyatt.