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.

wait and observe. If her opponent did not act, she would not either. Not knowing Clarisse's true intentions, Noelle kept her guard up and made

in front of a quiet-looking restaurant. Clarisse stepped out, casting a glance at

and Clarisse handed Noelle the menu. "Ms.

use of 'Ms. Shaw' was enough for Noelle to understand this was not going to be a friendly conversation. "You

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

you invited me here to discuss my marriage

you've brought it up, let's not beat about the

gaze darkened. As expected, Clarisse

aren't you saying

Charlie or not, I believe that's something only he and I can decide," Noelle

was Charles' mother, Noelle would not back down if

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

Noelle's flaws

don't know. You're only with