The Cherished Wife

Chapter 562



Noelle's cheeks flushed with a rosy tint, her heart fluttering with sweetness. She felt as if Charles's words were true that in his world, she was the only one on his list.

Half an hour later, they were back at the airport, and Charles was dressed to the nines, a stark contrast to his usual casual demeanor.

However, their arrival was quickly followed by Sean's unexpected appearance, which caught Noelle off guard. "Mr. Smith, what brings you here?" she asked, then turned to Charles. "Are you two together?"

Charles shot Sean a cool, sideways glance. "And why are you here?"

Sean arched an eyebrow, a playful glint in his eye as he clapped Charles on the shoulder. "What, I can't come if you can?" He grinned at Noelle and nodded. "Mrs. Hoffman, good to see you!"

"Hello!" Noelle greeted with a polite nod. "Looks like you're both here for the same person, but..."

Sean cut her off with a mischievous grin. "No 'buts.' You'll find out soon enough who we're here for." He teased Charles, "Not very slick, buddy— sneaking over here without me and Peter knowing."

"So, what about you? Sneaking over here without telling me?" Charles, hand casually in his pocket, shot Sean a cool look.

Noelle had been listening in for a bit and was starting to get the lay of the land with that group. It looked like Charles and Sean were old buddies, and even Peter seemed to be in the loop. They were all there to meet the same guy? "This Mr. Fischer you're talking about?"

Charles flashed a grin and beckoned Noelle over. She scampered to his side and stood close. "We're actually meeting the Mr. Fischer!"

"You can just call him Steven," Charles said softly. "He's hardly ever in Brookville, been overseas for years. He's only back for some work stuff, plus he heard I tied the knot, so I figured it was time you two met."

"Sounds great!" Noelle was genuinely thrilled. By doing that, Charles was basically announcing to his crew that she was with him then, and that gave Noelle a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.

Noelle looped her arms around

Charles's waist. They stood out in the middle of the bustling airport,

wrapped up in each other. Someret

onlookers even whipped out their cameras, hoping for a snapshot, but one sharp look from Charles and they thought better of it. to

"Ugh, my eyes can't take it. Seriously, you two, have you ever thought about the single folks around here?" Sean could not resist bursting their lovey-dovey bubble, shielding his eyes dramatically. "Save the public displays of affection for home, will ya? We're at the airport, a little public decency wouldn't hurt!" to

Charles smirked. "Just ignore him, he's green with envy." Even as he said it, Charles kept the affectionate displays to a minimum. "What about Peter?"

"Peter got tied up with something and couldn't come, but he's already reserved a VIP room at The Majestic Lounge. He insists we all show up tonight, kind of a welcome bash for Mr. Fischer."

"Sounds good!" Charles agreed with a nod. Turning to Noelle, he added. "And you're coming with me tonight!"

"Isn't that a bit off? I mean, it's a

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bros' night out, and it's been ages since you guys caught up. Plus, I'd be the odd one out, right?" What worried her was that all of Charles's friends were single, and she did not want to be the third wheel. to