No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 947

Noelle already had the suspicion but hadn't dared to confirm it. After all, Raymond also had the same gaming name as Cedric but on a different server.

But now that Michael had confirmed Cedric was King, there was no more mystery left. In her previous life, he was the one who taught her the 12-hit combo. He was also the one who gave her money when she had nowhere to turn, allowing her to start life anew.

Yet, her tragedy had begun with her parents' deaths, and Cedric knew the truth all along but never told her.

Pain filled Noelle's eyes as she remained silent for a long time. She didn't know how to face Cedric, which was why she chose to avoid him.

Seeing Noelle like this, Michael carefully said, "Noelle, this wasn't intentionally kept from you. I promised to keep his secret and even signed a confidentiality agreement."

"Then, why are you telling me now?"

"I'm only saying this because of the relationship between you two."

Noelle replied flatly, "We've broken up. There is nothing between us now."

Michael hesitated before continuing, "He actually really enjoyed gaming back then—it was his only hobby. Being groomed as an heir since childhood meant all his time was spent studying, with no room for any entertainment."

Noelle spoke flatly, "Why are you telling me this?"

"Just hear me out—consider it casual conversation. Gaming was his only hobby because only while gaming could he truly be himself. But later, he went to Aldoria for a tournament, and an accident happened, after which he quit the gaming team."

When she heard this, Noelle looked up. "That accident was my parents' car crash, wasn't it?"

"Yes. Because of his special identity, his family found ways to erase his involvement. No one knew that what was originally an accident was actually deliberately arranged by the Merlocks."

Noelle's expression turned mocking. "You didn't come to recruit me. You came as his messenger, didn't you?"

"Noelle, I just want to say he's not that kind of person. He was also kept in the dark by the Merlocks."

Hearing her refusal, Raymond's expression momentarily turned ugly, wondering why Noelle wouldn't report it and if she was unwilling to break things off with Cedric. Unfortunately, he had no right to ask and couldn't help Noelle.

Nevertheless, these negative emotions lasted only a moment before he calmly said, "We're friends, after all. If you need anything, just say the word."

Noelle took out the signed documents. "Once you sign these, you'll officially be captain. Work hard from now on and try to join the national team soon."

She placed the documents on the table and prepared to leave.

Raymond glanced at the papers, then looked back at Noelle. "Wait, is there anything I can help you with?"

Noelle shook her head. "I hope we can take first place in this year's national competition."

Raymond watched Noelle's retreating figure and silently clenched his fists, determined to win first place and personally present the trophy to her. At least that way, he could be a little closer to her.