Chapter 599

Noelle could not shake the feeling that tonight's celebration dinner was not going to be as straightforward as it seemed. Still, her teammates were thrilled, especially since L Bistro was not a place just anyone could get into. Grace was particularly excited when Noelle returned to the dorm. She had never dined at such an exclusive spot. Overhearing the plans, Mia pulled Noelle aside and whispered, "I did some digging. Going to L Bistro probably has something to do with the Merlocks. You should be careful." She suspected Laura was behind this, likely up to no good. Noelle nodded and said, "I figured as much." Mia continued, "The Merlocks haven't been doing well these past couple of years. That's why they're desperate to marry Laura off to the Greenes. Too bad Cedric isn't interested in her. Laura's all about appearances and can't hold a candle to you." Mia had always been overlooked in social circles due to her limp, but that had also allowed her to overhear plenty of juicy g