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!”

scowled. “But Dad, Noelle and I really love each

to be with Winter. He just wanted her shares and the company. Even though he was attracted to Winter, he did not

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

“I

a crucial time for the company. There’s some trouble at Collosus Group. Go find out what’s

“Yes!”

kinds of uncomfortable. When she saw Jade’s name on her ringing phone, her mood went

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

just could not figure out why Jade was so nice to Winter but

silent, sad chuckle. “I was busy at work and didn’t hear the phone. Do you

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

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