The Cherished Wife by Chweety

"I don't care how your previous agency operated. Here, you follow our rules. Winter needs to be rebranded. Otherwise, her past controversies could easily resurface!"

Cade hung up the phone without waiting for a response and then called Ronald to report that he had already given the other party a stern talking-to. He assured Ronald that there was no need to worry further he would handle the situation properly. Noelle spent the entire day with Brian, mostly walking and stopping around the abandoned areas of West City for inspections.

Brian, being thorough, shared his observations and thoughts with Noelle as they went along. In turn, Noelle took notes while struggling to keep up in her high heels. It was not until the sun began to set that Brian finally called it a day. "That's enough for today," he said. Brian glanced at Noelle and noticed that she could barely stand, let alone walk. However, from morning until now, she had not uttered a single complaint or unnecessary word. She had not even mentioned being in pain or making any sound of discomfort. Brian's gaze fell to Noelle's feet, which were likely blistered by now. He could see her shifting her weight from one foot to the other as she stood.

He nodded in satisfaction. "Let's head back."

"Alright!" Noelle closed her notebook and followed Brian back to the car. As they settled in, Brian rummaged around before finally handing her a bottle of water. "This is all I have for now. I didn't plan ahead well enough this time. I'm sorry you got hurt." "Oh, it's nothing!" Noelle replied, suddenly understanding why Brian had been searching around. She had wondered why he had not started the car yet. "It doesn't hurt much. A woman who wants to look good has to make some sacrifices!" Despite her words, she could not help but rub her sore feet. "But I really want to thank you for taking me out today, Mr. Parker. I learned a lot from you!"

"It's getting late. Let's head back to the office."

"Alright!"

returned to the office, though it was already past work hours. After

Turning around suddenly, she was startled to see Charles sitting calmly in the back seat with a document in hand. "Are you

her chest, her face pale. "Why aren't you in your own car? Why did you sneak

unfazed. He closed the

the whole day with Brian?" His tone

"Yeah, my mentor took me to West City. You mentioned the

just started at the company. Do you think it's too soon for me to be involved in

notice the dark glint in