Chapter 232

Laura's heart sank at Cedric's defensive demeanor. When Samantha told her she had seen Cedric leaving the bar with a young lady in his arms, Laura didn't believe it. Even so, she had tracked him down to this hotel—only to discover that Samantha had been right. Laura knew it had always been her wishful thinking. She had gone out of her way to please Cedric's mother, even spreading rumors about being engaged to Cedric, all in the hope of creating a chance to be with him. But deep down, she was aware that Cedric had always been indifferent to her. Cedric stared at her coldly without saying a word. She didn't dare move closer, let alone barge into the room. Just then, a waiter arrived, pushing a food cart. Cedric took the cart himself, gave Laura a glance, and said, "Move." Laura instinctively stepped back but couldn't help trying one more time. "Ced, I just—" Before she could finish, Cedric shut the door in her face. When Cedric returned to the room with the cart, Noelle glanced to