The Cherished Wife

Chapter 159

“No, he’s not some kind of wild man,” Noelle said without thinking. After catching a glimpse of Xavier’s face, she took a deep breath. “Xavier, this is the last time I’m going to say this–stop doing things that gross me out.”

She reached out and peeled Xavier’s fingers away one by one. “We really should keep our distance at work!”

“Noelle!”

Xavier watched Noelle walk away. Feeling frustrated, he punched the elevator door, startling the nearby employees. “Mr. Harris!”

“What are you doing here?”

Joseph’s voice came from behind Xavier, making him panic. “Dad!”

Joseph gave Xavier a fierce look. “How many times do I have to tell you to behave at the company? You’re engaged to Winter, so leave Noelle alone!” Joseph was so disappointed with his son, wishing he could just shape up. “You need to know what you really want!”

“But Dad, Noelle and

just wanted her shares and the company. Even though

shares and then you’ll see that I’m right,” Joseph said with a hard stare at Xavier. “Just look at

“I got

for the company. There’s some trouble at

“Yes!”

Noelle got away from Xavier in the elevator, she was feeling all kinds of uncomfortable. When she saw Jade’s name on her ringing phone, her mood went from bad

over and over until finally, with a sigh, she picked up. Jade’s voice came through sharp and clear, “What’s

could not figure out why Jade was so nice to Winter but treated her like she was the

chuckle. “I was busy at

was the woman who had brought her into the world and cared for her. Noelle could not forget that, even if she

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