The Cherished Wife

Chapter 164



Noelle shivered, unaccustomed to hearing such a tone from Charles. "And you promised we'd keep our relationship a secret for now." Charles sighed. There was a note of resignation in his voice as he said, "I know. It's like I've become someone who can't be seen."

"Don't be like that, okay? I promise I'll introduce you to my friends next time!" Noelle could not help but laugh and shake her head, thinking Charles was being as sulky as a kid.

"I'll go over with Rowena tonight. She's a reporter, so she can help me out!"

Charles grinned. "That's true! Just be safe, alright?" He could not argue if she wanted to handle things on her own. "I'll be waiting for you at home!" "Alright!"

After hanging up, Noelle felt a surprising sense of relief.

his phone for a long time after the call ended. He then pressed the intercom and asked Ronald to come in. Seeing Charles' serious expression, which was rare, Ronald thought about Noelle's earlier call.

Hotel today. Make sure your team keeps a

understood the seriousness

and Noelle were already near the Golden Oasis Hotel. Rowena was fully prepared, with all her gear stashed in her bag. Rowena, holding Noelle's hand, stood across the street from the hotel. She then pulled out two small gadgets

gave Rowena a puzzled

lip. "It's a voice recorder and a tiny camera. I'm a reporter, you know. I need gadgets like these for my work!" She gave a little laugh. However, Noelle frowned. "Why

to take them. You know what your mom is like She threatened you with that video,

such things, but Rowena had met all kinds of people in her reporting career. She knew