The Cherished Wife

Wife 47

Chapter 47

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Charles had always been the master of his own fate, unshakable and untroubled by others, but as he watched Noelle sleep, he wondered if she might be the one to break his composure.

He had not planned on getting her involved, but now that she was here, he was not about to let her slip away. Time was not on their side, but Charles never sweated the small stuff.

As he glanced down at himself, he was surprised by the effect she still had on him. He fought to keep his cool, though sometimes the body told truths the mind tried to hide. He had been so close to giving in to his desires, but the thought of her waking up scared or full of regret stopped him cold.

Charles was out on the balcony, lost in the night air, until Ronald came back. Only then did he retreat to his study.

the surveillance footage from the Shaw place tonight.” Ronald knew Charles like the back of his hand, having been by his side for years. He had already started digging into the Shaw family’s drama on his way back

papers Ronald handed him.

smirk crossed Charles’s face. “Double

face lit up with delight. “Mr. Smith’s been fishing for info,

a dismissive wave. “He can fuss all

calling the shots, and I bet he’s clueless about this whole thing.” Ronald

shift in his cool demeanor. “Simon’s after Winter? Charles

was stumped. Everyone knew Simon’s reputation. “So, what’s

be for now. This isn’t your circus,” Charles said, breezing through the