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!"

"Stop calling me Mrs. Hoffman. You can just call

"Yes, yes. Of course."

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

was Noelle's first real visit

minimalist and grand, with a very open view. She entered quietly and closed the door behind

Seeing Noelle, he beckoned her over. "Come

eyebrow. "No. You continue working. I'll just look

ignoring him as she leisurely examined the

Realizing he still had work to do, he resumed his

he worked, she sat in the lounge area,

magazine dull after a while, Noelle rested her chin on

had always known Charles was very handsome, the kind of man

him work at home, where he exuded warmth. However, in the office, he appeared much

Ms. Shaw. She's here for

met Brian's gaze and gave a slight nod.

composed and confident, showing

only briefly before turning

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

Ronald left, Brian took a proper look at Noelle, and

given to him by Ronald just the previous night, mentioning it was for someone he recommended. Known for his impartiality,

he had a good sense of Ronald's character.

Brian was not particularly interested in meeting Noelle, but Ronald's insistence

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

she maintained her composure, showing neither

Brian. "Ms.

confirmed with a

honest, your work experience is fairly ordinary. However, I'm curious about a particular project you

straight to Charles' office after leaving the project department. "Mr. Hoffman, I've brought Mrs. Hoffman over. Brian should be interviewing her right now. What

at Ronald