The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 164



Noelle shivered, unaccustomed to hearing such a tone from Charles. "And you promised we'd keep our relationship a secret for now." Charles sighed. There was a note of resignation in his voice as he said, "I know. It's like I've become someone who can't be seen."

"Don't be like that, okay? I promise I'll introduce you to my friends next time!" Noelle could not help but laugh and shake her head, thinking Charles was being as sulky as a kid.

"I'll go over with Rowena tonight. She's a reporter, so she can help me out!"

Charles grinned. "That's true! Just be safe, alright?" He could not argue if she wanted to handle things on her own. "I'll be waiting for you at home!" "Alright!"

Noelle felt

other hand, gazed at his phone for a long time after the call ended. He then pressed the intercom and asked Ronald to come in. Seeing Charles' serious expression, which was rare, Ronald thought about Noelle's earlier call. "Mr. Hoffman, did you need

the Golden Oasis Hotel today. Make sure

understood the seriousness and nodded.

Oasis Hotel. Rowena was fully prepared, with all her gear stashed in her bag. Rowena, holding Noelle's

Rowena a puzzled look. "What

lip. "It's a voice recorder and a tiny camera. I'm a reporter, you know. I need gadgets like these for my work!" She gave a little laugh. However, Noelle frowned. "Why are you giving them to

mom is like She threatened you with that

was too nice to think about such things, but Rowena had met all kinds of people in her

next door.

use this recorder," Rowena said seriously as she