The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Noelle nodded. "That's fine."

Charles had his own plans. Letting Noelle gain experience in the project department would be beneficial. For Noelle to be accepted by the Hoffman family, she needed to put in more effort.

Charles did not necessarily need Noelle to do this. With his personality, he would not care if the Hoffman family disapproved. Nonetheless, he appreciated Noelle's sincerity in their relationship, especially since she had introduced him to Samuel and Sebastian.

He wanted to show equal sincerity in return.

Moreover, placing Noelle in the project department served another purpose. The department had been under Robert's control, and although Robert had been removed, his influence remained.

Charles had recently introduced new personnel to replace him, but a strong leader was still needed.

Charles glanced at Noelle, who was already busy with her own preparations. She was a capable and determined woman. Previously, her potential had been wasted at Frotconn, but he recognized her abilities. Securing that significant contract previously was no small feat for anyone.

"Um..."

Charles glanced at Noelle.

Noelle nodded. "A little!"

not know

could ask me for a favor, and I

"No way! I want to do this on my own. I

are you thinking?" Charles laughed, shaking his head. "I meant, do you

serious expression. "But Nelly, you know I always strive for fairness. If I give

face fell, but Charles continued, "You need to offer me something

laughed. "You claim to be fair,

just with you." Charles pointed to his

Seeing Charles' suggestive gesture, she

to be ashamed of with my own wife?" Charles insisted, pointing to his cheek again.