The Cherished Wife (Noelle and Charles)

"My wife," Charles repeated, then chuckled. "I know you heard me, Chlo."

Even so, Chloe was still quite shocked. "When did you get married?" As Charles' older sister, she had no idea this had happened.

Wait, that was not right. The real surprise was that Charles was keeping this from everyone. "You're not joking with me, are you?" Chloe gulped, still finding it hard to believe that Charles was married. "Who is she? It's not that actress from the rumors, is it? What's her name... Winter Shaw?"

"No," Charles replied calmly.

He sat quietly, turning slightly to glance at Noelle. She appeared startled by what he had said and had been motionless for a while.

It was not until Charles gently squeezed her hand that she snapped back to reality, mouthing the question, 'Why did you tell her?'

Charles pulled Noelle closer to him, holding her small hand in his large one, radiating calm and composure. "When you have some time, I'll introduce her to you."

"Wait, Charlie, are you really not joking?" Chloe still found it hard to accept. "You've always been a decisive person, and I know once you make a decision, you don't change it easily. You've never lied to me, but... are you really married?"

"It seems like you still don't fully believe me," Charles said with a smile. "But yes, I'm married. And she's a wonderful woman. You'll really like her when you meet her."

His tone was filled with pride and satisfaction toward Noelle.

Sitting next to him, Noelle listened quietly, feeling a little anxious. After all, the person on the phone was Charles' sister. Noelle had seen Chloe around at work, but they had not really spoken much. There was just the occasional passing glance. Finally, after a long pause, Chloe seemed to accept the truth. However, a new concern arose. "What about your marriage... Does anyone else know?"

"Uncle Henry knows," Charles

answered, Chloe fell silent for a moment before letting out a small laugh. "So, Uncle Henry and Aunt Nancy already know, and now, I'm the next person?" FindNovel

"Yes," Charles confirmed.

Chloe was somewhat pleased to hear this. "Marriage is no small matter. Since you've made this decision, I'm sure you've thought t through carefully. But you should also be prepared for what might come from the Hoffmans and the Bakers."

Chloe was not being overly cautious; she was simply aware of the current dynamics.

Clarisse had been absent for years, only to reappear with Janet in tow. It was clear that the Bakers had not let go of what had happened three years ago.

As for the Hoffmans, they had once

favored someone else-Kelly.

Although Kelly had her own scanda of being an unwed mother and had left the country, the situation remained a sensitive topic for the Hoffmans.

Chloe had always thought that while Charles could be ruthless, he had at least treated Kelly well. She had assumed that Charles had feelings for her.

Yet years ago, it was Charles himself who sent Kelly abroad, vowing that she could never return without his permission.

That was the first time Chloe had truly seen the extent of Charles' cold, decisive nature. His actions were swift and merciless.

Nw, this iron-willed man had suddenly told her he was married.

How could Chloe not be astonished? How could she not be intensely curious about the woman who had captured his heart?