The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 79

Chapter 79

+15 BONUS

“Morning!” Noelle greeted with a smile, tapping her desk.“Frank, step into my office, will you?”

Frank had been Noelle’s right–hand man until a year ago, when she was sent on an assignment away from the office. In her absence, Frank had been reassigned. Now that Noelle was back, she was ready to bring her team together again.

Frank blinked in surprise at her invitation, quickly straightening the papers on his desk before responding, Sure thing!”

Once inside the office, Frank asked, “What’s up, Ms. Shaw? Did you need something?”

“No big deal,” Noelle said casually, leaning back in her chair. “I just wanted to check in with you. Are you still on board with becoming my assistant again?”

Frank paused, his eyes suddenly misty, “I was worried you didn’t need me anymore.”

you!” Frank had always been a stellar assistant, organized and reliable. Noelle knew her year–long absence might have left

to me about working together again. I was starting

not dwell on the past,” Noelle cut in gently, her voice softening. “I should have reached out sooner. I got caught up with some personal stuff and forgot. If

you, and they’ve got you all wrong,” Frank said, his loyalty to Noelle unwavering after all the time he’d spent by her side. “Besides, I know for a fact

or be

chosen to be on my team, so we’re

“Got it!”

head out. I’ve got a meeting to catch in a

Noelle glanced over last week’s work plan and paused, her brow creasing ever so

morning meeting was in full swing with most of the

at his watch and around the room.

immediately noticing the waiting crowd

got tied up with something earlier. I hope I

now, so just listen up.” Joseph shot Xavier a look that meant business