The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Today, Noelle was behind the wheel of the red Ferrari that Charles had gifted her when they tied the knot. The car was a real head-turner and seemed a bit at odds with her current outfit.

Once Brian was in the passenger seat, he was focused on his phone, apparently sorting something out. Noelle, driving alongside him, stole a glance his way. "Busy even after clocking out, Mr. Parker?"

"Oh, it was just an old buddy I hadn't caught up with in ages. It was just a quick catch-up!" Brian pocketed his phone and turned to Noelle with a curious grin. "You know, you're quite the odd one out. Everyone's on edge about the annual shindig, but you're cool as a cucumber." Noelle chuckled. "Should I be biting my nails?"

"Well, now that you mention it, I've been curious about you and Mr. Hoffman..." Brian waggled an eyebrow playfully. "This is off the record and just between us. Feel free to keep quiet."

"It's no big secret. Since you're in the loop, there's no point in playing coy. Charles and I haven't been hitched for long, and we've kept it under wraps. But yes, I got a leg up at Collosus Group thanks to Charles." Noelle glanced at Brian with a teasing look. "Seems to me you weren't exactly my fan when I first showed up."

Brian chuckled. "What, are we dredging up old water under the bridge?"

"Far from it!"

they approached the grand

their big bash, so the usual crowd was nowhere to be seen-just the Collosus crew and

out of the car, Noelle and Brian were met by a server ready to valet park. Noelle handed over the keys with a grateful smile. "Thanks!" and then she and Brian

crowd had

with anticipation. Noelle

took notice. It was not every day that the team could ditch their desks and catch up, so the air ripe with chatter

irwas

Parker from the project department with Noelle?" one voice

showing up together?" another

their story!" someone teased with a

up here side by side? Smells like a secret romance," another concluded with a

drink and a pastry amidst the crowd. The rumors made her chuckle so hard she nearly did a