The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Annie quickly explained, "It's not like that. I didn't do anything to Noelle. Last time was my fault. I just ran into her by chance and had a brief conversation. She said she wouldn't hold a grudge." Annie bit her lip and gripped the stair railing. "Did something happen? I really didn't do anything to Noelle!"

"Alright, I got it," Cody said, waving his hand dismissively. "I need to go out for a bit. If Mom and Dad ask, just tell them I went out for business."

Then, Cody went upstairs, changed his clothes, and headed straight to Collosus Group's headquarters.

Meanwhile, Noelle answered all of Brian's questions thoroughly during the interview. In the end, Brian told her to wait for further notice and did not ask anything about her background.

...

As soon as Noelle left Brian's office, Charles called her. Noelle looked around before answering, "What's up?"

"Finished with the interview?" Charles' clear voice had a hint of amusement. "Hmm?"

"Yeah, just finished. Did you have someone watch me?" she asked, suspecting he had been monitoring her since he called as soon as she stepped out.

Charles chuckled. "Come up here."

"No!" Noelle refused immediately. "I'm going back home."

"Be good. You don't have anything to do at home anyway. Come up. I have something nice to show you," Charles coaxed gently.

Thinking there was not much to do at home, Noelle decided to go to Charles' office. Worried about being seen, she first went to Charles' private underground parking lot before taking the elevator up.

Ronald had been waiting at the elevator door for quite some time When Re finally saw Noelle, he

hurried to her. "Mrs. Hoffman why did you take so long?"

"You were waiting for me?" Noelle asked, looking at Ronald suspiciously. She felt a bit

embarrassed. "I was worried about being seen, so I took a detour and almost got lost!"

herself, she continued, "Stop calling me

"Yes, yes. Of course."

Charles' office door. He knocked, and after hearing a "Come in," he respectfully opened the door

first real

The space was minimalist and grand, with a very open view. She entered quietly and closed the

Noelle, he beckoned her

raised an eyebrow. "No. You continue

ignoring him as she

shook his head at Noelle's behavior. Realizing he still had

exploring. Not wanting to disturb Charles as he worked, she sat

a while, Noelle rested her chin on

Charles was very handsome, the kind of man one could not take their

at home, where he exuded warmth. However, in the office,

is Ms. Shaw. She's here for the interview!" Ronald introduced

gaze and gave a slight nod. "Hello,

and confident, showing no signs

lingered on Noelle only briefly

have matters to attend upstairs. I'll leave the interview to you, Mr.

look at

from the drawer. This resume had been given to him by Ronald just the previous night, mentioning it was for someone he recommended. Known for his

good sense of Ronald's character. Being Charles' right-hand

Ronald's insistence that he would regret not

unremarkable. However, the fact that she had managed a significant project caught

she maintained her composure, showing

Brian.

Noelle confirmed with a

as well, closing her resume. "I've reviewed your resume, Ms. Shaw. To be honest, your work experience is fairly ordinary.

"Mr. Hoffman, I've

at Ronald