The Cherished Wife

Chapter 165



Rowena was worried Noelle might not get it, so she went over it again and again. Noelle felt a bit lost but was warmed by how truly nice Rowena was to her. She was not fake like some of the Shaw family members.

"Why are you smiling?" Rowena caught Noelle zoning out after talking for so long. She gave Noelle a stern look. "This is important! You need to pay attention!"

"I understand." Noelle tucked the voice recorder into her bag and took a quick peek at the bag with the hidden camera that Rowena had nudged at, making a mental note. "Don't worry, I'll be careful!"

Rowena pouted. "Alright, I guess I got worried for nothing. Just be sure to watch out for yourself, and don't just drink anything, okay?"

"I know." Noelle would not make the mistake of drinking something strange again, but she appreciated Rowena's reminder. Sometimes, trouble came when she least expected it.

"They're here!"

Noelle spotted Julian and Jade stepping out of the car, and Winter was with them. She gripped Rowena's hand, and they hid behind a tree as they watched the three walk into the Golden Oasis Hotel. Noelle's face lost some color, but she remained composed.

said, clearly upset. "This has got to have something to do with her!" "Of course." Noelle forced a smile and gave Rowena's shoulder a gentle pat. "I've got to go

Noelle's hand. "Hold on! Just a little longer until

once, but he's not as straightforward as he seems. I've got to set everything up before he

a nod, "You're right. You always think ahead. Go on, then. I'll be in

to head off when her phone buzzed with a call from Jade. She bit

don't count on your luck. You have to be here today. Where are you?

on my way. Which room

snapped, "It's Room 3702. Get

"I'm heading in now."

room was on the third floor, a place usually reserved for fancy gatherings, but the west wing had its own set of private rooms that were

could even open the door, she heard Winter's voice from inside. "Mom, didn't you say she was coming? Why isn't she here