The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Ronald sighed internally.

Noelle made it to Collosus Group in the nick of time. She had barely taken her seat when Brian emerged from his office. Noelle shot up. "Mr. Parker!"

Brian nodded, giving Noelle a quick once-over. "You're late."

Noelle blinked in surprise. "I'm not late, Mr. Parker!" She rushed to explain, but Brian cut her off with a dismissive wave. "The project team should be here ten minutes early. You're new, so you didn't know, but don't let it happen again." "Understood, Mr. Parker!" Noelle nodded, making a mental note.

"Look, it doesn't matter who you are or what you've been through today. The company's rules are set in stone, and there are no excuses. Got it?"

"Got it." Noelle promised she would be on time from now on, which seemed to satisfy Brian. "Alright. Come with me to my office."

Noelle straightened her clothes and followed Brian.

"Yesterday, I showed you around West City, so you've got a bit of the picture. These files are for you. Take them home and cover them."

through them, surprise flickered across her face. "Are

has its own set of challenges. Start

suggesting I join this project, Mr. Parker?" Noelle asked, clearly taken aback. Brian

her head, then nodded. "It's just that I'm new here, and I haven't really dealt with this kind of project before. You're sure you want

over to you, I'm just letting you

I am!" Noelle could

experience beat just

She did not really expect to land a

big deal for the company, and it's not a one-man show. It's all about teamwork. They wouldn't give us this gig if they didn't think we could

determination shining through. "I won't let you down."