The Cherished Wife

The light from outside streamed in, casting a glow around Charles, giving him an even more composed and steady presence. Noelle was mesmerized as she watched him. She might have continued staring if the office door had not been knocked on again. Charles looked up, meeting Noelle's admiring gaze and smiling slightly. He gestured toward the door. "Go open the door."

Noelle snapped out of her daze. "Is that a good idea?"

Besides Ronald, she did not know any of the Collosus staff, and anyone who could come to Charles' office was likely important. If they saw her in Charles' office, they might start speculating. Charles dismissed her concerns. "There's nothing to worry about. Just open the door."

Noelle nodded, letting go of her worries. She walked over to open the door.

She saw a woman wearing glasses and dressed in a professional office outfit. "Hello!"

The woman was momentarily surprised to see Noelle but quickly regained her composure and nodded slightly. "I'm Mr. Hoffman's secretary, Becky."

Noelle stepped aside. "Please come in."

Becky smiled at Noelle again. "Mr. Hoffman, Cody from the Adams Corp is here!"

in." Charles' cool

left almost

Adams? Annie's brother?" She

for Noelle to come

hand, leading her to the

She then asked in frustration, "What are you planning? Why did you call Cody here? And Tve already forgiven Annie for what happened. I don't think there's any

again. Charles raised

door again. "Mr. Adams,

seeing Charles until he stood

"Mr. Hoffman!"

door. "Two cups of tea, one with

Charles invited Cody to sit