The Cherished Wife

Charles often teased her about her lack of stamina, but Noelle knew it was not her stamina that was lacking-it was his that was extraordinarily strong.

Not one to take advantage and then complain, Charles immediately apologized when he saw she was upset.

"It's my fault. I wasn't considerate enough of your situation. I promise I'll be much gentler tonight!"

"Tonight?!" Noelle exclaimed in disbelief.

"You're not allowed to sleep in the master bedroom tonight, and definitely not in the same bed as me!"

Still fuming, Noelle pushed Charles aside and marched into the bathroom, her emotions churning as she wondered how she ended up with someone like him. She realized now that she had not fully grasped how relentless he could be.

Charles watched her with a gleam in his eye, then shook his head in mock defeat. "Hurry up and get ready. I'll go downstairs and make breakfast for you."

Noelle had been furious just moments ago, but the gentle, indulgent tone in Charles' voice quickly softened her.

she squeezed out some toothpaste and began brushing her

finally made her way downstairs, Charles

work, and

day, she did not want

the weather had turned cool, so she wore a light sweater with a pale coat over it. The outfit made her

his eyes full of admiration,

few steps closer. "What do you

her to come over. "Now, hurry up and eat

took the red Ferrari he had given her some time ago. Although the car did not quite match her

waiting. As soon as he saw Charles, he quickly caught up to him. "Mr. Hoffman,

today," Charles confirmed, pausing to glance at Ronald. "Tell Brian there's no need to treat her differently. Let her be treated like any other employee." After

to Becky. "You heard what Mr. Hoffman said. Make sure to notify