The Cherished Wife

Becky still felt a bit uncertain at first. However, remembering how Janet had practically humbled herself in front of her earlier, she nodded. "Alright then. Mr. Wells, do you need anything else?" Seeing Ronald wave her off, Becky returned to her work.

Ronald was right. Later that afternoon, Janet approached her again, saying she wanted to treat Becky to dinner that evening.

Becky hesitated for a moment, but after playing hard to get, she agreed, "Alright, fine."

"Great, it's settled, then. I'll wait for you in the parking lot after work. We can go shopping together," Janet said, looking at Becky.

Inwardly, she felt a sense of disdain, thinking to herself how Becky acted so aloof at first, only to give in to the lure of money in the end.

Meanwhile, Becky could not help but wonder when Charles would finally put an end to Janet's nonsense. She was growing incredibly tired of it all.

Noelle had been busy the entire day. Since it was the first day back after the holiday, there was a pile-up of work, and everyone was overwhelmed.

a break, it was almost the end of

came over, cheerfully tapping on Noelle's desk. "Noelle, how about we

an eyebrow. "What's gotten into you? Why do you want to

been a while since I last saw you. Plus, with New Year's approaching, I thought I shouldn't skimp on myself this year. I want to

glanced at Noelle and added, "But you know, it's funny. I always invite you to go shopping, and you say you don't have time. But your clothes are

"I just grab

not return to Phoenix Tree not Sn't that big of Residence from today

thought made Noelle feel a

After all, they were legally married-why should

also the trouble