The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 166



Winter tried to grab Noelle's hand, but Noelle dodged it smoothly.

A look of hurt crossed Winter's face. She gave Noelle a sad puppy-dog look and said, "Noelle, I know you're still mad at me, but—"

Noelle cut her off while stepping away from Winter with a smirk, "I'm not mad at you. What did you do that I should be mad over?" Winter was taken aback, not expecting that response. She bit her lip and looked over at Jade for help. Jade banged her hand on the table, saying, "What are you talking about? What could your sister have done to upset you? We should be the ones upset, not you."

Noelle just looked at Jade, not saying a word. However, the corners of her mouth twitched. Her clear eyes locked with Jade's, and without a word, Jade felt a chill run down her spine for just a second.

Jade stared at Noelle, giving her a sharp look. "Don't go thinking your parents are mean. You know the Yorks are a big deal in Brookville. Simon liking you is like winning the lottery, so don't miss out on your luck without even knowing it."

Noelle let out a brisk laugh and turned to Julian. "Really? Do you think I don't know how fortunate I am too, Dad?"

Julian squirmed, feeling awkward. He had always felt Noelle was distant, and he just could not figure out what she was really thinking.

Jade's temper flared at Noelle's words. "Do you even get how important the Yorks are? They're way

voice dripped with ice, but her eyes

the setup. "It's such a great opportunity, and you didn't save it for your favorite daughter, Winter. Instead, you passed it to me, the daughter everyone looks down on. You're just too good to me,

snapped, "You little brat! I'm your mom. Would I really hurt

coffee, you didn't shoot the video, and you're not the one who made me come here today." "Brat!" Jade

seen it coming but did not move an inch. She

of a slap rang out,

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room. Winter gasped before rushing, Jade's side and then turning to Noelle with

doing? You can't just slap Noelle!" she exclaimed and then quickly added, "Noelle, are you okay? I'll go get you some

replied calmly,

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will be here any minute.

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