The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Noelle reached out, stealing another look at Steven.

you're not mad."

Steven nodded slightly and extended his hand, giving Noelle a quick, courteous shake before pulling back. "Folks, I've heard about Charles tying the knot for a while now. I've been swamped, so I couldn't make it back to catch up with you all. Sorry for the oversight. I hope

"You're kidding."

Noelle pulled her hand back, her eyes briefly darting to where Charles had pinched her. She could not resist giving Charles a quick pinch at his waist, then shot him a challenging look, her eyebrows arching ever so slightly. It was as if she was saying, that's for pinching me earlier.

Steven and Sean caught Noelle's playful behavior. Both men raised an eyebrow-Sean was used to it, but Steven seemed taken aback by Noelle's boldness, while Charles just seemed to go along with it. Steven's eyes lingered on Noelle's face momentarily before he decided to move on. "Let's go!"

up your villa a few days ago. It's been empty for a while, though, so I'm not sure how comfy

just a crash pad. I won't be sticking around Brookville for long," Steven said, leading the way with

a doctor, Sean was never one for business chatter and had no interest in eavesdropping on their market

just walking next to Sean. "So, is this Mr. Fischer guy really something? I mean, you, Charles, and Peter seem

and let out a chuckle. "You'd think he's not as cool as Charles, huh? However, let me tell you, Mr. Fischer is

Noelle was

all, he had saved her when she was drugged, effortlessly holding her up with one hand while she lay on the balcony. She was convinced Charles was nothing

said that even two superhero Charles combined could not take down Steven. How strong

a match for Mr. Fischer. That's how amazing he is. And about his background, if you're curious, you should totally ask your hubby sometime. He's

way more than