No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 298

"Let's stick with your usual choices. They can never go wrong," Noelle replied.

Cedric handed the menu back to the manager. "Go with what she suggested."

The manager glanced curiously at Noelle. She seemed unfamiliar, and his relationship with Cedric intrigued him.

But he soon snapped out of it and asked, "As for drinks, the usual wine?"

Cedric rejected the suggestion without hesitation. "No alcohol. Just bring some fruit juices or soft drinks."

The manager nodded and left cautiously with the menu.

Cedric turned his gaze to Noelle. "Why did you ask to meet Alfred?" He knew her well enough to understand she wouldn't invite Alfred out for a casual meal without a good reason.

After a brief pause, Noelle answered, "I've been appointed captain of Team Yole."

"Congratulations, Nelly! That's great news, definitely worth celebrating."

Noelle nodded. "Yeah. it's something to celebrate."

Cedric's eyes remained fixed on her as he asked, "Is that all? Nothing else to it?"

"Nope. It's just dinner. Right now you're the only two friends I have."

Noelle subconsciously avoided mentioning the investment.

Halfway through the meal, Alfred stepped out to take a phone call. Noelle nibbled at her food and sneaked a glance at Cedric, only to catch him watching her.

Cedric's tone was light but direct. "You have another reason for meeting Alfred, don't you?"

"Fine, you're right. I wanted to discuss the AI project. I think Donovan plans to take action against Maple Enterprise, so I thought it'd be good to strategize in advance."

"Don't worry about that. Alfred isn't a fool."

Noelle guiltily lowered her head to sip her water.

"How are you adjusting to school life?" Cedric asked.

Noelle rolled her eyes playfully. "Thanks a lot for going out of your way to insult me!" She rubbed her wrist and decided that she felt more comfortable getting along with the sharp-tongued Cedric.

After circling the courtyard, they returned to the starting point.

A young man approached from the hallway and walked straight toward Cedric. "Ced, what are you doing here?"

Noelle looked up and found the young man familiar. She blurted out, "Aren't you Magnus, captain of Team Celestial?"

But why did he seem so close to Cedric from the way he addressed the latter?

Magnus froze when he saw Noelle and dramatically covered his mouth in shock. "Aren't you SweetNelly, the livestreamer?"

But what was she doing at L Bistro with Cedric? Were they on a date? Or perhaps, did this mean they were about to get married?

Noelle seemed surprised. "You know me?"

"It's tough not to!" Magnus blurted out. Noelle was his future sister-in-law, after all!