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The Cherished Wife
Her world was crumbling under the betrayal of her fiance and sister, spurred on by her parents’ favoritism, when he appeared before her. He was her guardian angel in her darkest hour. This man could change the Brookville city’s destiny with just a glance, yet he chose her. “”Marry me. I’ll bring you unimaginable happiness!” After marriage: “Sir, her elder sister’s been terrible to her!” “Get that agency contract signed and make my wife the boss instead!” “Sir, your grandfather is offering the lady money to leave you!” “Did she take it?” “Yes, but she claims it’s not nearly enough!” “Well, then let’s double it,” he said, pausing thoughtfully. “Get the extra from Granddad.” “Sir, everyone’s whispering about how she’s not good enough for you!” “Well, they’ve got it wrong. It’s me who strives to be worthy of her presence.” As time went on, all of Brookville came to know of Charles Hoffman and the wife he cherished beyond reason, doting on her to the point of wild abandon. However, not a single one of them knew about that fateful summer day she leaped into his embrace under the rustling trees. In that moment, their love was sealed for eternity.
got it Chapter 20 Noelle managed to get rid of Larisse and rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on. She had been putting on a brave face all week, but seeing Xavi and Joseph in the meeting room today hit her hard. Joseph had shared a meal with her in secret just a year … Read More “Wife 20” »
Chapter 19 Peter Lennon squinted, picking up on the nervous tone in Ronald’s voice, and asked, “What’s up? Did Charles throw another curveball your way?” Ronald let out a forced chuckle. “Isn’t your assistant some kind of computer whiz?” “Just call him yourself.” Peter’s voice was curt, and the line went dead. Ronald stewed in … Read More “Wife 19” »
Chapter 18 On the twenty–seventh floor of the Collosus Group,nald shot Becky a quick ‘hey and snagged the stack of papers she was buried in before rapping on the president’s door. “Come in!” The voice that cut through the silence was all business. Ronald stood tall and swung the door open, finding the man buried … Read More “Wife 18” »
Chapter 17 The Frotconn weekly Monday meeting was the time to wrap the previous week’s work. This was Noelle’s first time back at the familiar table since she had left a year ago. The board members did a double take when they now hersome were clueless about her return, while others had their opinions of … Read More “Wife 17” »
Chapter 16 “How can you even suggest something like that about me and Winter? It’s not because…. “Stop! Just stop. I can’t listen to another word, Xavier. You’re making me sick. Get out now before there’s nothing left of you in my heart.” Noelle shoved Zaver back, shooting him a look that could freeze lava. … Read More “Wife 16” »
Chapter 15 “Throwing myself at some random guy? Xavier, do you hear yourself?” Noelle could not help. but laugh at the absurdity of it all. “I get that you’re not over what happened with me and Winter, but you’re young. You’ll find someone who’s just for you. I’m your brother–in–law now, right? I wouldn’t do … Read More “Wife 15” »
Chapter 14 “Ms. Shaw, don’t fight it. If you can’t avoid something, then just try to enjoy it. Makes sense, right?” Charles’s gaze held a hint of mystery as he spoke. Noe bit her lip, her fight fading. away. When Charles felt Noelle’s resistance ease up, he let go of her hand. “Hop in, Ms. … Read More “Wife 14” »
Chapter 13 +15 BONUS Noelle gritted her teeth and turned to Sebastian, who gave her an awkward glance. She huffed, “Grandpa, I usually go along with your ideas, but not this. This is about who I spend. my life with, and I can’t afford to make that decision light! I don’t want a repeat of … Read More “Wife 13” »
Chapter 12 Charles squinted, his gaze dropping to the slender hands pushing against his chest. Noelle looked like she was playing hard to get, but Charles knew better that she was not the type to send mixed signals. Right now, her hands were shaking slightly, the warmth of her touch making his eyebrows rise a … Read More “Wife 12” »
Chapter 11 Sebastian caught on to what Charles was hinting at almost Instantly. His face tensed for a split second before he regained his composure. “Noelle just got back from a trip, so she’s still mixing up timezones! Hey, Charles, you might as well stay for inner since you’re here.” He waved May over. “We … Read More “Wife 11” »