LOGINShare
Chapter 1004
Related chapters
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1005
The conference room was filled with high-ranking execs who had shown up for the usual morning meeting. They were all on edge today, sitting up stiffly and staring at Maxwell and Kelly.They were squirming in their seats anxiously. Maxwell had not bothered himself with the company's ins and outs for years. He had his people around, but he was pretty much out of the game nowadays.It was smooth sailing for Colossus Group without Maxwell. His arrival reminded everyone of Lennon Group's crash and burn. In just a month, Peter toppled the mighty Lennon empire, a family business that had lasted a whole century.It was a total mystery why Peter, who had been close to becoming the Lennon family’s head, destroyed the company like that.The Hoffmans and the Lennons were like the old guard of Brookville. Their roots ran deep through the town's history, and it was hard not to connect the dots when it came to those families.However, the buzz was really about the mysterious lady in white standi
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1006
Maxwell slammed his hand down on the table. "What's wrong with me inviting her? Does my grandson's wife need permission to work at our company?"Maxwell's declaration sent shockwaves through the room. No one could have predicted that Ms. Anderson was Charles's wife.Charles's face clouded over. He tapped his long fingers on the table and let out a sly chuckle. "Your grandson's wife? I didn’t know you had a secret grandchild you made Ms. Anderson marry."Maxwell was speechless.Kelly was speechless too.Everyone's jaws dropped.They were eager to catch every juicy detail of this high-society scandal."Y-you disgrace...""Am I wrong?" Charles watched Maxwell turn red with anger. He stood up to lean on the table, his voice teasing, "Or is she some distant relative from the Hoffman family?"Maxwell gripped his cane so hard his knuckles went white. "You little rat! Kelly is your...""What is she to me?" Charles's voice rose, his piercing gaze landing on Kelly. "Ms. Anderson, right
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1007
Charles had a wife, but it was not Kelly, the woman in the conference room. It was Ms. Noelle Shaw from the project department.Becky had a hunch that Charles was a bit too invested in Noelle, and it turned out she was right.What confused her was how alike Kelly and Noelle looked and why Charles and Maxwell treated Kelly so differently. "Lost in your thoughts?" Ronald caught Becky zoning out and raised an eyebrow. "You're working for Mr. Hoffman, yet you're daydreaming?""Uh, I..." Becky stumbled over her words, feeling awkward and unsure. "Mr. Wells, is Mr. Hoffman really married to Ms. Shaw from the project department?""Shh!" Ronald gestured for silence. "That's between you, me, and Mr. Hoffman. Let's keep it under wraps for now, okay?"Becky nodded. "Got it."With a stern nod, Ronald sent her off. "Okay, back to work!"He shook his head as Becky walked off, then went to Charles's office and knocked on the door. "Mr. Hoffman!""Come in!"Ronald entered to find Charles st
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1008
"Charles, it's me!""Yeah?" Charles nodded, a light laugh in his voice. "Ronald mentioned you headed out early. How's it going?""I've just arrived. I wanted to ask if Mr. Parker gave you the final draft.""Yeah." Charles glanced at the manuscript resting on his desk. "What's up?""Well, we're hashing it out with Mr. George, and he thinks it's feasible.""Alright, I'll give it another read!" Charles settled into his chair and skimmed the document. "Great, let's go with that. Is Brian with you?""No, he's still discussing things with Mr. George. I stepped out to grab some snacks from the convenience store. Mr. Parker didn't eat this morning, and he looks a bit off!" Noelle paused, then added, "Hey, can I ask you something?""Sure. What is it?"Closing the manuscript, Charles felt a comforting calm wash over him with Noelle's voice in his ear.Noelle bit her lip, wrestling with her thoughts before venturing, "Did Mr. Parker have a thing for Tania back in the day?"Charles stopp
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1009
However, whispers were just whispers. No one dared to speak their minds, especially considering Charles's strong stance.Kelly's new role was all set up thanks to Maxwell, who personally escorted her to the twenty-seventh floor. There, he announced Kelly's unique role in front of everyone, making it clear who was in charge. Everyone got the message loud and clear.However, it was common knowledge that while Kelly had Maxwell's support, the company's president was not her biggest fan.Becky gave Kelly a quick, covert once-over. Kelly, for her part, was nothing but pleasant. "Hi there, Kelly. I'm looking forward to working with you."Becky could not snub someone so important. She reached out with a smile. "I'm Becky, the Executive Secretary!""Pleased to meet you!" Kelly replied, eager to make a good impression.Becky's smile twitched, but she kept up the friendly act. "Ms. Anderson, you must be overwhelmed. You can start with these documents, and if you have any questions, feel fr
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1010
"Great!" Sean said with a dismissive wave of his hand. "Noelle, I can’t believe you’ve charmed Charles so much that you can get him to cook just for you." He paused, a cheeky grin spreading across his face. "Is there enough to go around now that we have an extra guest?""Mr. Smith, please. There's more than enough!" Noelle chuckled, taking a seat across from them. "How did you invite Mr. Bob Smith?""Well, my brother needed to talk to me about something, and it just so happened he was at the hospital, so I hitched a ride on my way out. You wouldn't believe it, but ever since my aunt heard you got hitched, she's been on a matchmaking spree for him. The poor guy didn't stand a chance."Sean's tone was light, but Noelle could not shake the feeling that he was secretly enjoying his brother's predicament.Bob gave Sean an even, sidelong glance. "You're not getting any younger either. Maybe I should have Uncle set you up with some potential matches.""No way, please!" Sean threw up his
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1011
"How would I know? Hold on, you didn't go to the Shaw's yesterday to hang out with your wife. Don't tell me it was because of Kelly! You can't still be hung up on...""I was at the Hoffmans'. Old James called to say Sir Hoffman was in bad shape." Charles let out a cold snort, a frosty glint in his eyes.Sean stopped short. "Doesn't Sir Hoffman despise Kelly? I remember him being so furious at her, and now he's siding with her?" Sean was puzzled. "Is Sir Hoffman really that petty? Is he using Kelly as a chess piece in his game against Noelle?"Sean rubbed his chin, eyeing Charles's icy, lethal look, and could not resist rolling his eyes. "Seriously!" Maxwell Hoffman was really something else."He doesn't like either of you, and he's still set on splitting you up. Sir Hoffman's getting on in years, but he still loves to cause a scene." Sean mused, watching Charles's reaction with a wistful look. "You can't keep Kelly from Noelle forever. She's bound to find out, and there's bound to
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1012
Charles's brow creased, and he lapsed into a thoughtful silence."Something is going on, isn't it?""That's none of your business," Charles snapped, his lips tightening. "If you're not going to help, just get out!"Sean was not amused, but he could not leave without throwing in his two cents. "Don't say I didn't warn you. Your secrets will come back to bite you. You and Noelle are close now, but if you truly care about her, there are things she ought to know. Just imagine the mess if she finds out on her own!"Once Sean left, Charles was uncharacteristically silent.Kelly...He squinted slightly. He might not have loved her, but he had to admit he had taken advantage of her when she was by his side back then. That was not all…Charles's eyes darkened for a moment, and he sighed. He figured as long as she did not go overboard, he would be paying back an old debt of gratitude.He glanced out of the corner of his eye at Noelle, who was chatting with Bob just outside the living roo
Latest chapter
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1640
Kelly's clothes were nearly torn apart by her own hands, and her arms and neck were covered in scratches. A small wound marred her forehead, likely from when she had hit the ground earlier.A dark glint flashed through Simon's eyes as a distant memory resurfaced. It was of a woman in a dimly lit alleyway years ago...His grip around Kelly tightened involuntarily. He closed his eyes briefly, pushing the emotions back down. When he opened them again, his expression had returned to its usual indifference.Without hesitation, Simon carried Kelly out of the dark, suffocating underground prison. The hidden dungeon was tucked away inside a rockery in the York family's back garden—a place no one would have suspected.Even after living in the York residence for over a decade, Simon had never known such a place existed.No wonder Peter's men had found nothing, despite exhausting all available resources. Who would have thought Elon had hidden Kelly right under the York family's nose?Simon
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1639
Elon ruthlessly threw Kelly to the ground. Her head slammed against the cold floor with a loud thud. A sticky, warm sensation spread across her forehead, and within seconds, she tasted the familiar metallic tang of blood in her mouth.Dazed, Kelly blinked a few times, her vision wavering. She swayed as she tried to push herself up, but before she could stand, Elon kicked her back down.A sharp pain exploded in her chest, and she could not hold it in anymore. She spat out a mouthful of blood. She now lay there, completely unable to move."You—"Elon raised his hand, ready to strike again. However, before his blow could land, a sudden force struck him from behind. A powerful kick sent him flying."Mr. Simon!"Elon looked up in shock at the newcomer. "This is Mr. Jacob's business. I suggest you stay out of it!"He showed no fear toward Simon. In Elon's mind, Simon was nothing compared to Jacob. Among the three York grandsons, Jacob was the only one truly capable of inheriting the f
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1638
Overnight, Brookville's largest underground casino was completely wiped out. Almost no one knew who was behind it.By the time the casino staff realized what had happened, all their systems had been hacked, and financial records from across the world had been completely destroyed.By the time Elon received the news, it was already too late. The casino that Yves had been secretly managing for so long had been taken down in a single night. That casino had been involved in countless transactions, but now, everything was gone.Elon stared at the wreckage before him, his fury boiling over as he slammed his fist against the computer screen. "Where's Mr. Yves? When is he coming back?""I don't know!"The guard who had been following Elon barely got the words out before Elon kicked him aside. "Get in touch with him immediately!"Elon's expression was dark with rage. Everything they had built was crumbling in an instant.…Deep in the underground prison, Kelly had lost track of how long
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1637
Jeanette's sharp gaze remained fixed on Simon. "Simon, tell me, do you truly not understand the company's affairs?""Grandma, I'm only good at eating, drinking, and having fun. I'll leave the rest to Jacob and Matthias!" Simon remained steadfast in his refusal to take over York Group's affairs.Jeanette hesitated for a moment, her expression filled with doubt as she shifted her gaze toward Matthias.Among the three grandsons of the York family, Jacob was mature, steady, and methodical in handling matters. Simon, on the other hand, was carefree and had never accomplished anything significant—except for constantly getting involved in various messy situations.As a result, the most well-known figures in the York family were Jacob and Simon while Matthias had never truly been taken seriously by Jeanette."Alright then. Until Jacob returns, let Matthias handle it. But Simon, you should still help where you can—you're all cousins, after all.""Of course, Grandma!" Simon replied with a
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1636
Matthias had been waiting for this opportunity and was eager to seize full control over the family's power.The family meeting had been dragging on for hours, yet no conclusion had been reached.Simon sat with his head lowered and casually fiddled with his phone, appearing indifferent. However, in reality, he was actively manipulating York Group's stock movements.As he listened to the endless arguments among the York family's elders, he merely moved his fingers, effortlessly causing drastic fluctuations in York Group's stock prices.Finally, he lifted his head and saw Jeanette coming down the stairs. He immediately stood up."Grandma, why did you come downstairs?"Jeanette looked at Simon with a slight hint of confusion. However, the moment quickly passed as she reached out and patted the back of his hand."It's you, Simon. What's all this noise about? You've been arguing for hours. It's giving me a headache!"Despite her words, her eyes were sharp as she surveyed the room.S
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1635
Charles furrowed his brows tightly at Noelle's words. "Nelly, Kelly will be fine. You have to trust me."He reached out to gently rub her back, soothing her until she finally calmed down. However, once Noelle was settled, his expression darkened completely.Peter's people had been searching for three days, but there was still no sign of Kelly. The tracking chip Charles had implanted in her had long been removed by Yves, leaving them with no way to trace her location.Charles sat by Noelle's bedside, watching as she fell into a deep sleep under Linda's acupuncture treatment, yet his heart remained unsettled.Linda looked at Noelle and sighed helplessly. "Mr. Hoffman, while Noelle's condition is stable for now and the virus hasn't flared up, she's still pregnant. Any stress or anxiety could be dangerous for her. No matter how skilled I am, I won't be able to help if she keeps worrying like this."She handed Charles another prescription. He took it, and his brows were tightly knitted
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1634
"Ms. Anderson, you should worry about yourself instead! Even if Mr. Yves remembers you in the future, I'm afraid your situation will be far worse than this. I told you before—I won't let you die so easily. So, Ms. Anderson, just stay here and make yourself comfortable!" Elon spat."Elon, once Yves finds out, he'll kill you. He will."The only response Kelly received was the heavy clang of the cell door slamming shut.She used every ounce of strength to scream, but after Elon left, all that remained was pain—unbearable, all-consuming pain.She trembled violently, shivering as if she had been thrown into an ice cellar, yet moments later, it felt as if she were being scorched alive.Kelly writhed on the floor, the torment so excruciating that she nearly passed out.Tears slipped from the corners of her eyes as she closed them.She suddenly recalled the first time she had met Yves. She had infuriated him, and she had blurted out in a fit of defiance, "Only by falling in love with yo
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1633
Kelly let out a cold chuckle. "Is that so? Then why hasn't Yves killed me yet? Shouldn't he have killed me the moment I tore off his mask and discovered his identity?"She struggled to her feet, but the iron chains around her ankles were secured to the floor. She barely took a few steps before the chains yanked her back, causing her to fall heavily onto the ground.Pain radiated through her body, and a sharp sting shot through her palms as they scraped against the rough surface. She winced, sucking in a breath.Her ankle, caught in the unforgiving grip of the iron shackle, twisted painfully.Forcing herself up, Kelly looked at Elon. "Locking me up here… Is that truly Yves' decision?"Elon remained silent. He knelt before her, gripping her jaw forcefully before she could react. In one swift motion, he shoved a small pill into her mouth.Kelly clamped her lips shut, struggling against him. However, Elon's grip was ruthless. He squeezed her cheeks hard to force her mouth open and pu
The Cherished Wife Chapter 1632
Peter's men immediately sprang into action. Since Kelly had disappeared from the villa, they started their search from there.While they were looking for Kelly, Elon had already moved her to another location. Kelly had no idea where she was.She only remembered that after Yves left, the man who had always been by his side appeared, striking her across the face. She blacked out instantly.When she woke up again, she found herself lying on an icy, damp surface. The air was cold, and she had no clue where she was.She struggled to sit up, only to realize that heavy iron chains shackled her wrists and ankles. The room was pitch-black without a single trace of light.Kelly groped around in the darkness, but she could not make out anything. In such a void, her hearing became especially sensitive. She caught the sound of approaching footsteps.Moments later, the door creaked open, allowing a sliver of light to pierce through the darkness. The sudden brightness momentarily blinded her. W
