The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 165



Rowena was worried Noelle might not get it, so she went over it again and again. Noelle felt a bit lost but was warmed by how truly nice Rowena was to her. She was not fake like some of the Shaw family members.

"Why are you smiling?" Rowena caught Noelle zoning out after talking for so long. She gave Noelle a stern look. "This is important! You need to pay attention!"

"I understand." Noelle tucked the voice recorder into her bag and took a quick peek at the bag with the hidden camera that Rowena had nudged at, making a mental note. "Don't worry, I'll be careful!"

Rowena pouted. "Alright, I guess I got worried for nothing. Just be sure to watch out for yourself, and don't just drink anything, okay?"

"I know." Noelle would not make the mistake of drinking something strange again, but she appreciated Rowena's reminder. Sometimes, trouble came when she least expected it.

"They're here!"

Jade stepping out of the car, and Winter was with them. She gripped Rowena's hand, and they hid behind a tree as they watched the three walk into the

bring Winter along as well," Rowena said, clearly upset. "This has got to have something to do with her!" "Of course." Noelle forced a smile and gave

Noelle's hand. "Hold on! Just a little

once, but he's not as straightforward as he

with a nod, "You're right. You always think ahead. Go on, then.

off when her phone buzzed with a call from Jade.

mean, 'hello'? Listen, Noelle, don't count on your luck. You have to be here today.

shadow crossed Noelle's eyes. "I'm on my way. Which room are

snapped, "It's Room 3702. Get

ended the call. "I'm

dining room was on the third floor, a place usually reserved for fancy gatherings, but the west wing had its own set of private rooms that

could even open the door, she heard Winter's voice from inside. "Mom, didn't you say she was coming? Why isn't she