The Cherished Wife

Rowena was always blunt and did not like beating about the bush. When she heard what Noelle said, she got really upset. "And your husband? What does he think?"

Noelle bit her lip. "He knows about it and said he'd take care of it. But just a day later, my mom showed up. I bet he doesn't even know yet! I tried calling him, but he was busy and didn't pick up. What should I do now?" Noelle looked worried.

"Your mom's being really weird, using that to threaten you. Shouldn't that stuff be destroyed? Shouldn't she go stand up to the York family?" Rowena was just as puzzled as Noelle about the Shaw family's behavior.

Rowena did not hear anything back from Noelle and was worried her words had been too harsh. "I'm sorry, I..."

Noelle shook her head. "It's fine, you're just stating the facts. I have to go there today, Rowena. Can you come with me?"

"Absolutely!" Rowena exclaimed, her hand on her heart. "What time tonight? And where?"

"Seven o'clock, at the Golden Oasis Hotel!" Noelle replied, the memory of the hotel flashing through her mind.

It was the same hotel where Xavier and Winter had their engagement party. Noelle could not believe her parents had chosen that place. Her gaze fell slightly. "You've got to be there!"

"Got it, I'll be there. And hey, make sure to call your husband again. He needs to know about this. It's important."Owned by NôvelDrama.Org.

Rowena had never met Charles, but she knew from Noelle that he was a good man. She liked him already.

After hanging up, Noelle hesitated and then dialed Charles' number one more time. He picked up after just one ring. "Hello?"

Noelle's heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly found herself speechless.

Charles's brows furrowed together as he glanced at his phone, "Nelly?"

Noelle responded, "Yes, it's me!"

Charles' voice brightened with a smile. "I

was in a meeting and have

my phone on silent. What's

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him first, and he sounded happy.

Noelle nodded even though Charles could not see her and replied shyly, "My mom called me today."

When Charles heard the news, his eyebrows knitted together in worry. He had a feeling that was not going to be good. "What did she say?"

Noelle replied in a heavy voice, "It's

about that video. Charles, she wants to meet with me." She remembered Jade's words from earlier that day and felt a pang of unease, but she did not spill all the details to Charles.

Charles had a pretty good idea of what was going on. Frowning, he tapped his fingers on the desk. "Did you say yes?"

"Yeah, she threatened to leak the video if I didn't show up. Charles, should I go?" Noelle was torn.

"You should go and find out what she's really after. I'll come with you," he suggested firmly.

Noelle quickly refused, "No, that's okay. I couldn't get through to you earlier, so I asked Rowena for help. She's a reporter, and she's agreed to go with me."

Charles' eyes narrowed as he

thought about Rowena,

remembering she was Noelle's

closest friend. "That might be for the

best. It's not really easy for me to be

seen with you right now. I'm not worried about me but you..." His

voice trailed off, tinged with a touch of sadness.