The Cherished Wife

"I have it under control. You don't need to worry about this," Charles said as he held Noelle's hand.

"Want to say a word to my sister?" he asked Noelle.

Although Charles phrased it as a question, there was an undeniable firmness in his tone.

Noelle took the phone almost instinctively, hesitating for a moment before saying, "Hello."

When Chloe heard the voice again, she found it familiar, though she could not quite place it. "Hello, I'm Chloe, Charlie's sister."

"Hello, Chloe. I'm Noelle Shaw, Charlie's wife."

"Noelle?" Chloe paused, and then a familiar face flashed in her mind. "Are you Noelle Shaw from Collosus Group, the one from the project department?"

Noelle was slightly taken aback but then smiled. "Yes, that's me."

Chloe's expression turned grim as she tightly gripped the phone. "So, it is you!"

Chloe

replied, her heart trembling slightly. As the thought formed in her mind,

particularly outstanding but because ever since the company's year-end party where Noelle had danced with

boyfriend, she stopped digging into the matter. Now... "Let me speak

amusement as he took the phone and

off guard. "Charlie, you can't marry this woman. She... She has

know," Charles replied, his long fingers resting casually on

is all part of your plan? Charlie, do you even realize what you're doing? She isn't

gaze turned icy. He stood abruptly and signaled for Noelle to stop what she was doing. He

first time that their marriage might not be as simple as

always known who she

me of that. I understand your concerns,

introduced her

inform you

Charles said as bad