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.

choosing to 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 sure not to reveal any of

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

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

Shaw' was enough for Noelle to understand this was not going to be a friendly conversation. "You can order. I'm

Yet you managed to choose the

assume you invited me here to discuss

menu onto the table. "Since you've brought it up, let's not beat about the bush. You're not suitable for

As expected, Clarisse was here to

aren't you saying anything?" Clarisse

I believe that's something

down if someone

Someone like you doesn't deserve to be with Charlie. Your background and status can't

listed Noelle's flaws

You're only with Charlie for his