The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 43

Chapter 43

A chill flickered in Charles’s gaze as he glanced at Ronald, who promptly stood up straighter and let out a nervous laugh. “Where to now, Mr. Hoffman?”

“To the Phoenix Tree Residence!” Charles gently settled Noelle into the car as if she were a delicate treasure. Ronald could not help but stare until a piercing look from Charles snapped him back to reality, and he hurriedly got the car going. The sleek black Maybach vanished into the cloak of the night.

The drug coursing through Noelle seemed too potent. She feverishly tugged at her clothes and whimpered softly, even though Charles had covered her with his suit jacket.

Even Ronald, who was usually oblivious, could tell something was off with Noelle. However, he resolutely focused on the road ahead and did not dare sneak a peek at her. Angering Mr. Hoffman was the last thing

he wanted.

She clutched at Charles’s hand, pressing herself

having none of it. She clung to him again and again until he finally gave up. Noelle snuggled against Charles with the carefree joy of a child, causing Ronald

privacy screen, cutting off the front from the

not help but wonder about the scene he had just witnessed. The big boss, who was usually so cool and

his composure, felt Noelle clinging to him like a little octopus, her tiny hands wandering all over him. It tickled so much that he could not help but gasp and firmly grasp her

against his chest. Feeling the firmness in Charles’s voice, she frowned, looking hurt. “You’re being mean to

smile, mixed with a bit of helplessness. He had not expected Noelle to be so clingy and playful. “Mean? How am

of her actions. All she knew was that she felt bad and that being close to Charles, with his comforting scent and warmth, was where

wanted to be.

him, exploring his body

w.you

grabbed Noelle’s wandering hands, his eyes dark and intense, “Noelle, just so you know, you started