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.

a car, and

nonchalantly toward a Ferrari tucked in the corner. “I won that beauty last year in a bet with

her head. “That’s okay, really. I can just grab

from the trunk, Plus, this place is pretty

and the absence of any interruptions. He was not one for the hustle and bustle, which explained the lack of staff around the house. Everything that needed doing, he did himself. “I don’t keep any staff around. They only come by to clean

can handle the cooking, though I’m not exactly a chef. You just tried

“In the house?”

phrased it. “Looks like

look. “On

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

lock. “Now you’ll have no trouble getting in and out. The passcode’s

her fingertips, and nodded. “Got it, thanks!” A moment later, curiosity got the better of her. “Wait, when’s your

with a playful squint, his gaze lingering on

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