The Cherished Wife

"What's wrong?" Charles looked up. "Is there something wrong?"

"It's nothing serious, just that people downstairs have been talking about it. Everyone says the company doesn't seem to care much about the year-end party this year.

"Besides Becky, Janet hasn't done much at all." Noelle didn't have any major issues with Janet, but she felt that since Janet was now an employee at Collosus Group, she should complete the tasks assigned to her.

Noelle might have overestimated Janet; she seemed too accustomed to her privileged life to handle these tasks. "It just seems like Becky's been really exhausted lately. She's doing all this heavy work by herself."

"So, what are you suggesting, Nelly?" Charles chuckled. "Becky is my secretary. I know her capabilities, so don't worry about it. As for Janet, I'll find a time to let her go, but not just yet. It's the end of the year, after all, and we should still leave the Bakers with a bit of dignity."

not doesn't matter. She won't affect our relationship." Noelle did not want to pressure Charles into

you're always so considerate

underground parking lot. You'll be off on time today, right? Aunt Nancy said she

it?" Charles raised an

welNately." Noelle laughed, then got up and placed her hands on Charles' shoulders, leaning in to give him a soft kiss on the lips. "I'm really leaving

stepped out, Janet also exited the secretary's office, catching

all too familiar; Janet saw it often in the offices on the 27th floor. Janet