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.

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

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

room, and Clarisse handed Noelle

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

you managed to choose the

"I assume you invited me here to discuss my marriage

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

As expected, Clarisse was here

you saying

not, I believe that's something only he and I

back down if someone wanted to break them

with Charlie. Your background and status can't help him. You only drag him

Noelle's flaws

I don't know. You're only with Charlie