Chapter 139



Charles curled his lips. "That's it? Two words? Just a simple thank you?"

"I said thank you very much. That's four words," Noelle replied before smiling. "Well, what else do you want?"

Charles raised an eyebrow. "It's no wonder you can't compete with her." He walked briskly to Noelle's side, took the bag from her hand, and quickly held her hand with his other.

Noelle was stunned. Her face was flushing as she said, "What are you doing? There are so many people watching. Let go of me!" She struggled but could not break free. She looked genuinely worried as she glanced around nervously.

Charles glanced at Noelle. Seeing her reaction, he lifted his eyebrows slightly. "Am I so embarrassing to be seen with?" Many women would love to walk with him, but this woman seemed to despise the idea.

Noelle laughed awkwardly. "It's not that. I'm just worried Winter hasn't gone far. If she finds out about our relationship, I'm afraid..."

"Afraid of what?"

of your sister. She's just a paper tiger!" Charles did not regard Winter as a

together as her eyes dimmed. "I've been Winter's sister for over 20 years. I know her well. Whatever I like, she'll take it away from me. It used to be

you?" Charles' cool voice carried a

a moment. "No,

denied it. However, seeing Charles' slightly darkened expression, she realized she might have said the wrong

clarified, "I didn't mean it like that. I know Winter could never take

She continued, "You don't

my family.

my worst

out about us, our marriage won't

best,

seemed slightly cheered by Noelle's words. "Don't worry, your man isn't

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