Semua Bab The Cherished Wife: Bab 431 - Bab 440

Noelle bit her lip. "When Winter found out that Xavier was somewhat related to you, she was already trying to take advantage of it. If they find out about our marriage, won't they keep pestering us?"Maybe you don't mind, but I do. I don't want anything to interfere with our relationship."She clasped Charles' hand tightly, as if afraid he might misunderstand. He then interlocked their fingers. "You have to trust me, trust in us, and most importantly, trust yourself. How could I be ashamed of someone as outstanding as you?"Charles smiled when he heard her explanation, his lips curling slightly. He glanced down at their tightly interlaced fingers, and there was amusement glinting in his eyes.He was not truly angry; he just did not like the idea of sneaking around. However, as he listened to Noelle, he realized she genuinely wanted to protect their relationship from unnecessary complications.Seeing that Charles' expression had softened, Noelle breathed a sigh of relief. "I've alr

As Noelle thought about it, she pondered for a moment. "What was Winter doing at your garden house?"Teresa replied, "What else? She just met up with a few people from her old clique. It seems they're planning a birthday party and will be inviting old classmates."Since she's busy with filming and can't handle everything herself, she's getting some friends to help organize it. Don't you think she's getting a bit carried away?"Noelle smirked. "Probably." Only Noelle knew that Winter had always been like this.This time, Winter likely wanted to throw a big party for another reason. It was because she had married Xavier.Noelle could almost picture Winter inviting her just to take the opportunity to humiliate her as she would not miss such a chance.Noelle was engrossed in chatting with Rowena and Teresa. As she turned over in bed, she noticed Charles sitting at the foot of the bed, though she was not sure when he had gotten there.His legs were casually positioned, with one hand

The wind outside was strong, and Noelle was dressed rather lightly. When she heard Xavier's words that were carried over by the wind, she almost thought she had misheard. "You're looking for me?"Xavier nodded as he glanced at Noelle. She seemed thinner than he remembered, which made him a bit concerned. "You've lost a lot of weight."Hearing this, Noelle frowned. "If you have something to say, just say it."She glanced around impatiently, adding, "It's work hours."Xavier's face stiffened slightly, his expression becoming somewhat awkward. "Noelle, do we really have to be like this?""And what do you suggest we do, dearest brother-in-law?" Noelle narrowed her eyes with a cold smile playing on her lips. "If you don't have anything important to say, I'll be heading back.""Noelle!" Xavier called out and sighed slightly. "I know you're still angry with us, but what's done is done."He regretted it deeply, but he understood that things between them could never go back to the way th

"Alright!" Winter watched as Annie helped to greet the guests, then cast a cold glance in her direction.Suzy walked over and whispered, "Simon is here too. Are you sure you want to go through with this? It's Simon we're talking about. If he decides to pursue this, it could get messy!"Winter scoffed. "What are you afraid of? I've done my homework. Simon's not that high up in the York family's hierarchy; he has an older brother overshadowing him. He can't cause too much trouble. Besides, isn't this what he enjoys? I'm actually doing him a favor."Winter smiled, taking Suzy's hand. "You don't need to do anything, just keep an eye on Simon.""Mr. York, you're here!" Winter then hurried over to greet Simon as he approached. The other guests made way for him as he walked by.While some of Winter's old classmates might not know Simon, the young socialites certainly did. Simon was infamous in their circles for his wild lifestyle.Simon approached Winter with his alluring eyes. His gaze

Winter had once subtly hinted to Xavier that she wanted him to take the Heart of the Ocean necklace back, but Xavier always refused no matter how much she tried.Winter indeed wanted that necklace, but not in this way. Noelle's actions were clearly a way to humiliate her, to declare war, and to remind her that Xavier had once loved Noelle deeply.Was Noelle implying that no matter how hard Winter fought, she was only taking something Noelle had discarded?No one could see the turmoil in Winter's heart at that moment. She hated Noelle intensely, and she hated her current attitude even more.Despite Winter's reaction, Noelle kept her smile. "Of course, you're my only sister. I didn't give you a proper wedding gift when you got married, so I thought I'd make it up to you on your birthday."Noelle leaned closer, placing the Heart of the Ocean into Winter's hand. "I've worn it before, but I think this necklace suits you better, which is why I'm giving it to you. Aren't you happy, Winte