The Cherished Wife

Chapter 160

Noelle’s heart clenched sharply as she gripped the phone tighter. She closed her eyes, taking a moment to calm herself. “Mom, do you really not understand the reason why I haven’t been going home?”

“You…” Jade had not heard Noelle say a word until then. She had thought Noelle was still the same old pushover, easy for her to control. However, to her surprise, Noelle cut her off. “What the hell are you trying to say here?”

Noelle said with a sad smile, “What do you think, Mom? You know exactly what I mean. Why did you call?”

Noelle knew her mom well. Jade would not bother with her unless it was something big.

Jade snapped, “Come back home! Don’t you forget, this is your home. Your grandpa treats you so well, you

“I’m really busy right now!” Noelle cut in without hesitation. She would definitely visit Samuel because he had always been kind to her. However, he understood her and would not ask her to come back, so Jade’s

excuse was not going to work.

Jade said through clenched teeth, “Busy, always busy. What’s keeping you so busy? You’re just working for someone else. I’m warning you, if you don’t come back today…”

Noelle asked with a weary smile, “What will you do? Mom, I’m your daughter too. If you cared about me a little more, I wouldn’t dread going home.”

Jade was furious at Noelle’s words. “What are you trying to say? Is this my fault? Noelle, I’m warning you, if you don’t come back today, you’ll be sorry.”

Noelle’s eyes narrowed as a thought flashed through her mind, and a wave of unease washed over her Sorry for what?”

you did with Mr. York. You’ll regret it if you don’t come back, so come back right now!” Jade smugly

between me and Mr. York? I’ve never even met him.” Noelle said, leaving

“You…”

are you trying to say that you and father planned that whole incident? Mom, I’m your daughter too. Why did you do that?” Noelle’s voice shook a little. Deep down, she kept telling

City Ring Corp. needs money, and Mr. York is willing to provide it. If you still think of yourself as my daughter, then come back. If

was a low growl, “Mom!

way better off than our Shaw family, right? If you become Simon’s, all that the York family

She knew that whatever Jade was holding onto was not safe for her. Jade would do anything for Winter, and the thought of her

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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

fingers away one by one. “We really should keep

work!”

“Noelle!”

Feeling frustrated, he punched the elevator door, startling the nearby employees.

you doing

voice came from behind Xavier,

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

“But Dad, Noelle and I

be with Winter. He just wanted her shares and the company. Even though he

he

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

“I got