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!”

Noelle and I really

and the company. Even though he was attracted

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

mumbled, “I

time for the company. There’s some trouble at Collosus Group. Go find

“Yes!”

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

until finally, with a sigh, she picked

upset. Noelle knew all too well how Jade felt about her, but it still hurt. She just could not figure out why Jade was so nice to Winter but treated her like she was the enemy even though

and let out a silent, sad chuckle. “I was busy at

she was, Jade was the woman who had brought her into the world and cared

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