The Cherished Wife

Noelle was briefly stunned but then nodded. "Yes, we're married."

She had no intention of hiding it. Since Clarisse already knew, there was no need to lie.

Clarisse's expression darkened further. "Get in the car."

Noelle nodded again. "Alright."

As soon as Noelle got in, the car sped off.

Neither of them spoke during the ride, but Clarisse's eyes roamed over Noelle without restraint, her disdain plain to see.

Noelle took note of it-her future mother-in-law clearly did not like her.

Clarisse silently scrutinized Noelle from head to toe, her gaze filled with contempt-especially since Noelle's face resembled Kelly's so closely.

her opponent did not act, she would not either. Not knowing Clarisse's true intentions, Noelle kept her guard up and made sure not to reveal

minutes, the car stopped in front of a quiet-looking restaurant. Clarisse stepped out, casting

a private room, and Clarisse handed Noelle the menu. "Ms. Shaw,

use of 'Ms. Shaw' was enough for Noelle to understand this was not going

you managed to choose the best," Clarisse said, her words dripping

you invited me here to

brought it up, let's not beat about the bush. You're not suitable for Charlie. Leave him

As expected, Clarisse was here to

aren't you saying anything?" Clarisse

suitable for Charlie or not, I believe that's something

Charles' mother, Noelle would not back down if someone wanted to break them

deserve to be with Charlie. Your background and status can't help him. You only

listed Noelle's flaws

I don't know. You're only with