The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 72

Chapter 72

Charles led Noelle to his home, the Phoenix Tree Residence.

Noelle had visited this place before, so it was not entirely new to her. Nevertheless, as they pulled into the driveway, she could not resist taking in her surroundings with wide eyes.

She remembered hearing ages ago how the prices in this neighborhood had shot through the roof, and someone later went all out and bought a huge chunk of it. Back then, Noelle had been in awe, wondering who could afford such a splurge–it turned out to be Charles.

After Charles had parked in the garage, Noelle stepped out and was immediately struck by the sight.” Wow! Look at all these cars!” It was like stepping into an auto show.

Charles caught her comment and paused, a grin spreading across his face, “You’ve got a driver’s license, right?”

She nodded. “Got it back in college with some friends!” It had been more of a spur–of–the–moment thing. Although she had her license, she hardly ever got behind the wheel.

not given her cash for a car, and her savings were nowhere

won that beauty last year in a bet with

at the shiny red Ferrari and then shook her head. “That’s

luggage from the trunk, Plus, this place is pretty out of the way. You’d have to trek miles to find a bus stop, and getting

and bustle, which explained the lack of staff around the house. Everything that needed doing,

though I’m not exactly a chef. You just tried my food.” She grinned, giving her head

“In the house?”

phrased

puzzled look. “On the same page

head, a hint of mischief in his smile. “Never mind. Let’s head

programmed Noelle’s fingerprint into the front door lock. “Now you’ll have no trouble getting in

hand, glanced at her fingertips, and nodded. “Got it, thanks!” A moment later, curiosity got the better of her. “Wait,

squint, his gaze lingering on Noelle. He teased her with a

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