Chapter 953

Noelle could feel the air go still with awkwardness. She hadn't expected the elevator to remain on the same floor. She must've forgotten to press the buttons, or it should have descended to the parking level. She turned slightly to glance at her colleagues. Judging by their expressions, she could guess what they were thinking. The next second, Cedric reached out and held her hand before turning to the colleagues standing outside. "Apologies. My girlfriend was trying to show me a joke." Noelle tried to pull her hand back, but the shameless Cedric refused to let go. So, she had no choice but to force a strained smile as her colleagues swarmed in. The elevator was silent, though no one could guess what thoughts were swirling in their minds. When it reached the parking level, everyone filed out as they headed to the dinner spot together. Noelle yanked her hand back with force and stormed out, but Cedric followed her. She stopped in front of her SUV, turned around, and glared at Cedric