The Cherished Wife

Jane had skimmed through the scripts, but they were nothing to write home about. It was no biggie if they passed on them. The real deal was the upcoming Unchallenged Dominion press conference. Word on the street was that Charles, the big boss of Collosus Group

and head honcho of Saint Di and Royal Star Entertainment, would show up as an investor. That was juicy news for the media hounds.

Charles was not the type to grace press conferences with his presence, so that rumor had everyone from media moguls to entertainment hotshots to finance bros talking. Why was Charles making an appearance? That was the million-dollar question. Naturally, the rumor mill started churning, putting Winter and Charles's supposed fling back in the spotlight.

The guy at the center of all the gossip was currently in a cozy apartment, whipping up a hearty soup for a lady lounging in the living room, her eyes glued to the TV but stealing glances at the kitchen. "Charles, are you sure you don't need a hand?" she called out. Noelle zapped through the TV channels, but nothing caught her eye. With a sigh of boredom, she tossed the remote aside and wandered over to the kitchen door.

Compared to the sprawling Phoenix Tree Residence, it was like a mouse standing beside an elephant. However, it was small and mighty, packed with everything she could need. It was not exactly built for two people to hang out in

Noelle giggled at the sight

glanced over, catching

"I mean, it's late. Why not just make something quick and easy? Why go all out with... Let's see... One, two, three... four dishes? There's no way we can eat all that." Noelle frowned slightly. "Are you extra

just gave a small, knowing smile. "We'll manage. Now go chill in the

kitchen was indeed no place for two. She dropped the idea of playing sous-chef. "Mind if I keep you company with