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!"

look. "Didn't your men

they were

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

get 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 had

Noelle was probably in a lot of danger now, and it would

"Ms. Smith, if you truly are concerned for

"But Noelle

her lawfully wedded husband.

anything to happen

her," Charles began making

ет

rarely did. "I promise

without even a single

that she would not be able to offer any help and might even end up causing more trouble if

might be 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

Rowena left, Charles turned