The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 172



A fragrant aroma wafted through the dimly lit room. Simon immediately noticed what was different about the room when he walked in, and he frowned slightly as he switched on the lights.

A sharp look appeared in his eyes when he saw the familiar-looking figure lying in bed, but the expression on his face remained unreadable. He hurriedly pursed his lips together and held his breath.

Living full-time with the York family meant he always had to be on his guard, and it was the same now that he had stepped into this small trap. A sleazy look appeared in Simon's eyes as he smirked. Things were getting interesting. He had not expected to end up as their target. However, the look in his eyes changed once again as he looked at the person lying in bed.

Tough luck for her!

"Mr. Hoffman, she's gone!"

Ronald had noticed what was going on in Noelle's room almost immediately.

He had overheard every bit of Winter's conversation with Simon and realized the severity of the situation. "Madam has not been seen since she went to the bathroom!"

stern look. "Didn't your men bother tailing

they were on high

entrances immediately. No one is allowed to leave or enter the premises!" Charles said as he got to his feet, startling Rowena so badly that she hurriedly stopped eating and put down her cutlery. "Didn't you say your men were keeping a watch on Noelle?

one of your men to escort Ms. Smith home." "No, I don't want to head home. I want to find Noelle!" There was no way Rowena would agree to that arrangement since they

Noelle was probably in a lot of danger now, and it would be impossible for Rowena not to be

truly are concerned for Nelly's well-being,

hesitated. "But Noelle

her lawfully wedded husband.

allow anything

her," Charles began making

ет

rarely did.

without even a single hair

would not be able to offer any help and might even end up

a time when I need your help in the future, Ms. Smith," Charles said just before Rowena left the room. A spark appeared in Rowena's eyes. "If it's about Noelle, I'm willing to do

Rowena left, Charles turned