Chapter 458

Noelle had figured out how to deal with the Liddells. She turned to look at Cedric and said, "Actually, there is something you can do." "Just tell me what you need." "I need you to always stand by my side. Even if I have to do stuff that's less than honorable to fight the Liddells one day, you have to stay with me no matter what." There was a trace of unease in her eyes. Cedric flicked her forehead slightly. "Of course, I'm your partner in crime, am I not?" Noelle smirked. "Not to the point of crimes. I'm a law-abiding citizen, after all." After the workout, the two had dinner together. Cedric sent Noelle back to school. As their car parked by the side of the road, he hesitated briefly before saying, "I have to go on a business trip in a couple of days, but I'll try to be back in time for your press conference." "You don't have to. Just focus on your work. The PR team will handle everything; they're professionals, after all." Noelle had never intended for Cedric to be involved