The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 843

"You... have quite the sharp-tongue!"

Clarisse had not expected Noelle to be this difficult to deal with. It was clear that Noelle had no intention of taking her seriously.

"Do you really think that by saying these things, you can compare yourself to me?"

Noelle smiled calmly. "I never thought that. In fact, I'd rather you compliment my eloquence. After all, Charlie thinks I'm quite articulate too."

"Insolent!" Clarisse slammed the table with a harsh thud. "It seems you really won't leave Charlie, will you?"

"I have no reason to leave my husband. So, I'm not sure what you hope to achieve by meeting me today. Which mother doesn't wish happiness for her child? Yet here I am, facing you-a mother determined to break her son's marriage. I find it... intriguing," Noelle replied, her tone firm and unyielding.

"Of course, I want him to be happy, but not with you!" Clarisse's gaze turned sharp. It was filled with hostility as if Noelle were her greatest enemy.

not met or wronged Clarisse before, she might have believed she had somehow become

lips together. "Why? I don't think I've

do you think Charlie fell for you? It's

finish, the door to the private room was violently kicked open, startling both women.

fury, his entire presence

gripping her. She staggered to her feet, her face pale

son, yet she found herself terrified of the man he had become. "C-Charlie, why

Clarisse. His expression was cold and unforgiving, as if he was barely holding back the storm

feel the oppressive weight of Charles' anger radiating from him. He was furious-more than she

advanced slowly into the room, his long strides steady and deliberate. Each

placed his hand on her shoulder with firm pressure. His

Madam Baker. I'd like to know the purpose

the

the first time he had done so without any regard for