Chapter 1167

Noelle hadn't expected Ivy to want to treat her to a meal. Mia said, "If you don't want to go, you really don't have to." Noelle let out a sigh. "You already know that her face makes me feel uncomfortable. And honestly, if it had been anyone else in danger, Cedric and I still would've helped. There's no need for a meal—just tell her I appreciate the gesture." Mia nodded. "Got it. I'll let her know. Don't worry about it." Noelle didn't give it another thought and focused back on her notes. She had to make every minute count. Time passed quickly, and before long, her phone buzzed with a new message from Cedric. "There's a meeting that might run late. Want to grab some lamb stew together?" Noelle looked at the message and replied, "Let's just eat at home tonight." Cedric asked, "Are you done studying? I'll have Hugo come pick you up." Noelle answered, "Yeah, I'm pretty much done. You can send him over." Noelle's school and Cedric's company were in opposite directions, with the