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.

balled into fists, his

would sell her shares to anyone but him, and he felt helpless. After a last look at Joseph, he stormed out,

after him, but Joseph’s loud voice stopped her. “Why bother with him? Isn’t everything I’m doing now for that boy? Let him cool off on his own. And I’m warning you, don’t let him get away with his tantrums. Spoiling

“Xavier is our son, Joseph. Aren’t you being a bit too tough on him? He and

I’m not too impressed with that Noelle anyway! That’s

1/2

tomorrow.”

was about to explode. A fire was raging inside hier that he needed to let out. He floored the

he took in the scene, his mind drifting to happy moments with Noelle.

would not have to be

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

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