The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 267

Chapter 267

“In the end, isn’t it all about the shares Winter has?” Xavier glared at his dad, Joseph Why can’t anyone see why I’m with Winter? Don’t you get it, Dad? Xavier was upset. ‘Noelle and I were great together. We…”

“Enough!” Joseph cut him off. “You’re being so ungrateful. Can’t you see that I’m doing this for you? Marry Winter and get her shares. Someday, you’ll get the whole City Ring Corp, and the Shaw family. What’s Noelle got to offer? If she was capable, would I care if you two were together?”

“Noelle…” Xavier tried to say something but stopped. He remembered Noelle’s harsh words from earlier and felt like he had been slapped.

He thought back to his school days when he was free–spirited and full of life, a star student with so much drive. However, working life had trapped him, making him overthink every move.

Today, he really felt Noelle’s scorn.

hands balled into fists, his veins popping

shares to anyone but him, and he felt helpless. After a

stopped her. “Why bother with him? Isn’t everything I’m doing now for that boy? Let him cool off on

“Xavier is our son, Joseph. Aren’t you being a bit too

over time, and I’m not too impressed with that Noelle anyway! That’s it. The decision is made. You’re meeting Jade

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tomorrow.”

he needed to

after another, trying to drown his sorrows. His vision blurred as he took in the scene, his mind drifting to happy moments with Noelle. In a sudden burst of anger, he hurled his glass to the floor. Why?

Then, he would not have to be with Winter, and none of this would

okay?” The bartender, noticing Xavier’s state, quickly signaled

his eyes unfocused, looked at the people before him and shovest them aside. I’m fine. Just keep the drinks