The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 305



"Who could have done this to Noelle? And what's the deal with the owner of The Majestic Lounge? This isn't looking good for her!" Teresa was beside herself with worry.

Rowena felt the same way. She was just about to get up and open the door when it swung open from the outside.

The man who stepped in brought a chill to the room. It was as if a storm cloud had passed overhead. Rowena gasped. "Charles?"

Charles squinted and did not bother with pleasantries. He strode over to Noelle, lifted her gently, and asked, "Noelle?"

Noelle was feeling terrible, her mind foggy. Through the haze, she saw Charles's stern, handsome face looking down at her, his eyes filled with tense worry. She reached out to smooth away his frown, but he caught her hand. "Noelle? Does it hurt?"

She nodded. "Charles, is it really you? Did you come for me?"

nodded, kissed her hand softly, and reassured her, "I'm here now. You're going

soothing. After making sure Noelle was comforted, he looked up and called out,

door frame, smirked at Charles's quick change of tone. However, he knew when to be serious and

Noelle got bit by a snake," Rowena quickly said, pointing to Noelle's lower

poison's out, but I'm worried it's not all gone. We

off his jacket to put it

walked quickly out of the

the door, turning back to Rowena and the others. "I won't let this go. You two

Teresa nodded quickly. "Out of everyone here today, Winter and Annie hate Noelle and us the most. They're probably the

it."

glowed softly.

'probably'. I want to be sure Charles said. "Ronald, take Ms. Scott and Ms. Saunders to the lobby. Check out everyone they're O suspicious of, one by

Ronald said, looking up. "Should we deal with Winter

them one at a time. As for Winter... We've