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!"

continued, "Stop calling me Mrs. Hoffman. You can just

"Yes, yes. Of course."

and after hearing a "Come in," he respectfully opened the door

was Noelle's first real

minimalist and grand, with a very open view. She entered

had already looked up. Seeing Noelle, he beckoned

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

Charles' office, genuinely ignoring him as she leisurely examined the

Realizing he still had work to do, he resumed

finished exploring. Not wanting to disturb Charles as he worked, she sat in the lounge area, picking up a magazine to

a while, Noelle rested her

known Charles was very handsome, the kind of man one could not take their eyes off once

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

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

gaze and gave a slight nod. "Hello, Mr. Parker. I'm

very composed and confident, showing

only briefly before turning

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

left, Brian took a proper look at Noelle, and

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

long, he had a good sense of Ronald's character. Being

Ronald's insistence that he

work experience was rather unremarkable. However, the fact that she had managed a significant project caught his interest, suggesting she

she maintained her composure, showing neither

impressed Brian.

confirmed with

Ms. Shaw. To be honest, your work experience is fairly ordinary. However, I'm curious about a particular project you handled. Can you tell me more

Charles' office after leaving the project department. "Mr. Hoffman, I've brought Mrs.

at