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!"

she explained herself, she continued, "Stop calling me Mrs. Hoffman.

"Yes, yes. Of course."

and after hearing a "Come in," he respectfully

was Noelle's first

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

Noelle, he beckoned

eyebrow. "No. You continue

genuinely ignoring him as she leisurely examined

Realizing he

while, Noelle finished exploring. Not wanting to disturb Charles as he worked, she

while, Noelle rested her chin on her hand and watched

man one could not take

him work at home, where he exuded warmth.

"Mr. Parker, this is Ms. Shaw. She's here for

Brian's gaze and gave a

demeanor was very composed and confident, showing

gaze lingered on Noelle only briefly before

upstairs. I'll leave the interview

at Noelle, and then motioned

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 impartiality, Brian

Brian had not known Ronald for long, he had a good sense of Ronald's character. Being Charles' right-hand man indicated Ronald's competence

interested in meeting Noelle, but Ronald's insistence that he would regret not seeing her piqued

was not particularly impressive, and her work experience was rather unremarkable. However, the fact that she had managed a significant project caught his interest,

Brian assessed Noelle, she maintained her composure,

impressed Brian. "Ms. Noelle

Noelle," Noelle confirmed with

resume, Ms. Shaw. To be honest, your work experience

Ronald went straight to Charles' office after leaving the project department. "Mr. Hoffman, I've brought Mrs. Hoffman over. Brian

at Ronald