Chapter 216

Noelle countered with a question, her eyes filled with a hint of expectation. She was eager to know how Cedric truly saw her. Cedric thought momentarily before replying, "I see you as a little sister, so I can come. But no other men are allowed." A little sister? Her heart sank, and she said, "I don't need a brother." At that moment, Cedric's phone rang. He glanced at the screen before answering, "Hello?" "Mr. Greene, there's an urgent matter at the company. When will you be able to come?" "I'll be there shortly." Cedric hung up and turned to Noelle. "The home supplies will be delivered later. You don't need to go out to pick them up." "You're not going? Who called you just now? Is it something urgent?" Noelle wondered if it was that woman calling. He hesitated for a moment. "It's a bit urgent. I'll head out now." "Okay." Noelle watched him leave, her emotions a rollercoaster. He had received a call and rushed off—surely it was that woman's call. Since she was alone at home,