In the car, Noelle hummed a cheerful tune. "When I dealt with Xenia earlier, my hand went numb from hitting her! Her expression was priceless!" she said


    gleefully.


    She thought Xenia should consider joining the entertainment industry. Perhaps she could even find her true calling as a maniptive bitch.


    Cedric noticed how happy she looked and realized that his earlier concerns were unnecessary. Noelle had grown much stronger.


    He asked calmly, "When are you nning to leave?"


    "Once I handle the paperwork tomorrow, I''ll get my ticket to Yasnia," Noelle replied, ncing at him.


    After she left, she wouldn''t be able to see Cedric often. After all, he was the school doctor.


    Cedric nodded and said, "Then, we''ll have dinner together tomorrow night."


    He knew Noelle''s feelings, but he couldn''t afford to soften his stance. It was time to let go.


    The next day, Noellepleted the procedure to move to Yasnia. She was free now, and the Liddell family could no longer control her.


    When she returned to her apartment, she found arge spread of food on the table.


    Alfred stood nearby. "Nelly, this is for you-a farewell meal."


    "Thanks," Noelle said as she sat down. She turned to Alfred and said, "Let''s hope the business meeting tomorrow goes smoothly."


    "I hope so, too," Alfred replied.


    Noelle nced at Cedric. "Are you going with us tomorrow?"


    After all, it was a newpany project.


    Cedric pursed his lips. "I won''t be going tomorrow. You guys can go. Alfred is the one in charge."


    "


    Noelle felt a bit disappointed, even though she knew this day woulde. It was still hard to let go.


    Alfred tried to ease the tension. "All good things muste to an end. We''ll meet again someday."


    Noelle picked up her drink, feeling a little down. After the meal, Alfred went to the balcony to make a call.


    Noelle turned to Cedric. "I''m leaving soon. Don''t you have anything to say?" Cedric met her gaze calmly. "Be happy. Do what you want without overthinking."


    "Is that all?" Noelle asked, feeling a little disappointed.


    Cedric avoided her gaze. "When school starts, focus on your studies. Don''t rush into a rtionship."


    Noelle suddenly smiled. "My rtionships are my choice."


    Cedric was caught off guard. "You''re still young."


    "I''m already an adult. Besides, aren''t you in a rtionship, too? I''ve never seen your girlfriend," Noelle replied. She was genuinely curious about what his girlfriend might be like.


    Cedric


    SV


    wine fored himself a ss of red


    wine to hide his awkwardness. "Why would you need to meet my girlfriend?"


    "We''re friends, aren''t we? If I get a boyfriend, I''ll introduce him to you," Noelle said calmly.


    Cedric felt a bit ufortable at her


    response. He took a sip of wine and


    noticed Noelle reaching for her


    ss. He instinctively reached out and stopped her and said, "Kiddo, you don''t handle alcohol


    drink."


    Don''t


    "Are you going to control me for the rest of my life?" Noelle said, looking at him.