Chapter 691

After stepping outside, Noelle turned around slightly and glanced at Cedric. He lowered his head and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?" Her eyes carried a hint of amusement. "Is that how you usually talk to them? His tone was as calm as ever. "What's wrong with how I talk to them? I was just telling them the truth. It's not their place to say anything about it." She stared at him and replied, "But Mrs. Merlock is your mother's close friend, no? Aren't you worried that Mrs. Greene will give you trouble for it later?" "Are you worried about me?" he asked. Noelle looked away immediately. "Why would I worry about you? It's none of my business." After getting back into the car, Cedric remained on the phone as he switched seamlessly between multiple foreign languages. Noelle listened quietly from the side. When he finally hung up, she said, "You're going on a business trip?" "How did you know?" Cedric asked. She replied honestly. "I heard you mention it during the call. Y