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Chapter 1485
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The Cherished Wife   Chapter 1486
Ronald's statement immediately confirmed everyone's speculation about Noelle."Mr. Wells, so Noelle isâĶ" someone asked, hesitating."Mr. Hoffman's wife," Ronald replied with a faint smile. "She's the future matriarch of the Hoffman family."The room immediately shifted. The shareholders exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of astonishment and the beginnings of flattery.She was Charles' wifeâCharles Hoffman, the renowned figure of Brookville, future leader of Collosus Group, and head of the Hoffmans family. Forming ties with Charles could mean limitless opportunities.They turned their attention to Julian, bewildered. How could Julian possess such valuable connections yet oppose Noelle? Even Julian's close associates began to find his decisions questionable.They initially assumed Noelle was just an orphan, but now, realizing her true identityâand that Joshua was actually Grant Andersonâthey wondered how Julian managed to squander such an advantageous position.While some
The Cherished Wife   Chapter 1487
As Ronald's questioning continued, the shareholders grew increasingly suspicious. It became apparent that Julian had withheld much of this information from them.Hearing the escalating accusations, Julian started to fidget uneasily. His mind swirled with thoughts of the projects earlier in the year and the... complications that followed.Ronald's sharp and calculating gaze seemed to pierce through Julian, creating an overwhelming sense of pressure. Though Ronald was merely an assistant, his demeanor exuded an authority that left Julian struggling to breathe."Yes, Mr. Shaw," one of the shareholders spoke up, addressing Julian directly."What Mr. Wells just mentioned has raised questions for all of us. We should have been receiving regular reportsâweren't we supposed to?""That's right!" another shareholder chimed in. "And wasn't it recently mentioned that our dividends this year were lower than expected?""Yes!" someone else agreed. "Mr. Shaw explained it was because the company
The Cherished Wife   Chapter 1488
Jade no longer cared about the consequences. All she could think about was how something that should have belonged to them was now being taken by an outsider like Noelle.Jade had never liked Noelle, and given the current situation, she was determined to oppose her.When she heard Noelle suggest she should leave, Jade refused. Pointing her finger at Noelle, she unleashed a tirade. "You ungrateful wretch! City Ring Corp. belongs to the Shaws. Who do you think you are? You think you can make me leave? I'm Jule's wife, I amâ"Noelle's cold glare cut her off. She turned to Julian, her icy eyes devoid of any warmth.Caught in her piercing gaze, Julian felt an unexpected jolt of intimidation.Noelle narrowed her eyes, and said, "Mr. Shaw, is this how the Shaws handle things? Or has City Ring Corp become a place where anyone can walk in freely?"Noelle had originally harbored no ill will toward Julian. Out of respect for her grandfather, she had planned to approach things amicably. Ho
The Cherished Wife   Chapter 1489
Noelle clenched her fists tightly. She had initially thought Jade simply disliked her, transferring her resentment toward Madison onto her. She also thought Jade was merely sharp-tongued and would take petty jabs from time to time.However, she never imagined Jade would escalate matters by accusing her of framing and even murdering someone. If she did not take a stand now, Jade might escalate further in the future."Jade Jones, I've been speaking to you respectfully because you're my grandfather's adopted daughter and my so-called aunt. But if you insist on rejecting a kind gesture and demanding a harsh response, don't blame me for being impolite.""Do you all hear this? Listen to her!" Jade screamed, her voice shrill as she pointed an accusatory finger at Noelle."This Noelle is completely unbridled now, relying on her backers to destroy me and my daughter, to ruin the Shaws! The old manâshe killed him! She really killed him!"Jade's behavior in the conference room bordered on hy
The Cherished Wife   Chapter 1490
Everyone was handed a copy, including Julian. As soon as he glanced at the first page, his face underwent a subtle but noticeable change.His fingers trembled as he turned the pages, and the further he read, the more his heart raced with fear.Suddenly, Julian slammed the documents onto the table, his face pale as he struggled to maintain composure. "What's this? You expect us to believe this nonsense? Did you fabricate all this to mislead everyone?""Fabricated?" Ronald countered, calm and unflustered in contrast to Julian's agitation. His cold gaze was fixed on Julian."Mr. Shaw, this data is solid and verifiable. Take the Foyer Project from three years ago, for instance. City Ring Corp. invested a hundred million dollars. So, where's the return?""You're lying! This is confidential internal data. How did you even get your hands on it? You've stolen proprietary information!""Stolen?" Ronald scoffed at the accusation, his confidence unshaken."Mr. Cook, would you say that Ms.
The Cherished Wife   Chapter 1491
When Noelle said this, the room fell silent. Though her words carried a tone of warning, they also carried undeniable truth.Handing City Ring Corp. back to Julian would likely result in the same mismanagementâor worse.City Ring Corp. had already been drained to the point of near collapse. For the shareholders, most of whom had merely been holding their titles, it seemed almost inevitable that the company would soon face bankruptcy.However, with Noelle at the helm, the prospects were entirely different. Behind Noelle stood the Hoffmans, the Smith family, and the Anderson family. Any single one of these entities stepping in would be enough to pull City Ring Corp. out of its dire straits.While it might not guarantee the company would surpass its former glory, it would certainly ensure survival and safeguard its investments.Smart individuals knew how to choose wisely. Moreover, it was clear that Samuel had long foreseen this outcome. His decision to allocate shares in his will no
The Cherished Wife   Chapter 1492
"Gosh!"Julian was stunned, completely unprepared for the revelation that Winter was involved.Noelle, too, was unaware of the footage, and her fists clenched tightly as she watched. "It was Winter? She caused Grandpa to be hospitalized, and now, she's the reason he's dead?""Mrs. Hoffman, please keep watching," Ronald urged, signaling Noelle to stay calm. But her whole body was trembling with angerâshe was livid.Even Grant, seated beside Noelle, could sense her fury. He reached out, gently holding her hand, and shook his head slightly.Feeling the warmth of his hand, Noelle glanced up at Grant. Her expression was conflicted, and her eyes were red and teary."Uncle JoshuaâĶ" she blurted out.In her heart, Grant was Joshua at that momentâthe one she had clung to as a child. She was at her most vulnerable, and all decorum fell away.Grant sighed. "The dead can't come back to life.""But Grandpa didn't die naturally. This was murder!" Noelle could not suppress her anguish, and he
The Cherished Wife   Chapter 1493
Noelle's eyes were red with tears. She had come to City Ring Corp. today thinking it was just for a shareholders' meeting, completely unaware that such a revelation awaited her. She clenched her fists, struggling to keep her emotions in check."Noelle!" Grant stood up, placing his hands on her shoulders. "Calm down."Noelle trembled, but she could not hold back any longer. She threw herself into Grant's arms, hugging him tightly. "Uncle Joshua."When she was a child and faced difficulties, it was always her uncle who cared for her and helped her through them.She remembered how, when she acted coy around him, he would call out to her with a helpless smile. Now, at her weakest moment, Grant became her safe harbor once again.Ronald and Andrew were both stunned at the sight of Noelle seeking solace in Grant's arms. Ronald, ever composed, did not react outwardly, but Andrew was not the type to keep his feelings hidden.Seeing Noelle, the wife of his boss, leaning on another man, And
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The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2099
"Liliana, I know the damage I caused is already done, and there's no way to take it back. I just wanted to say this while we're still young and while we still have time. Iâ" Sean continued."Enough!" Liliana's body trembled slightly. "It's too late, Sean. All of this is already too late."She took a deep breath, and her hands clenched into fists. Maybe it was because Bobby was beside her, but Liliana did not lose control of her emotions. Still, there were tears at the corners of her eyes.Tears gathered in her eyes, and soon, they slid silently down her cheeks. She gave a faint smile."Sean, when something's in the past, it's just thatâthe past. Regres no longer matter, and time doesn't go backward."You say you've loved me all along, but you didn't tell me. You didn't show it. If you had told me that four years ago, I never would've let your mother take me away. I never would've given Joanna the chance to hurt me."You ask about what could've been? I used to wonder that too. If
The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2098
When Bobby heard that, his already soft and fair little face became even more adorable. His eyes sparkled with genuine delight."Yes, yes! Mr. Smith, you're so good-looking, and Mommy is beautiful too, so the baby you have together will definitely be beautiful!"Bobby squeezed his own chubby cheeks with his pudgy little hands, then propped his chin up with one hand and added proudly,"The baby will definitely be as good-looking as I am!""Yes, just as good-looking as you are, Bobby," Sean echoed with a smile in his eyes.He glanced at Liliana with a subtle look, only to find that though she was smiling, there was no warmth in her gazeâjust coldness.Liliana held Bobby in her arms, her eyes fixed on Sean."Sorry about that. Bobby is still a child. He doesn't understand the meaning behind what he says. If he said anything that bothered you, I apologize on his behalf."With that, she turned and carried Bobby back into the hospital room.There was a fleeting shadow in Sean's eyes,
The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2097
"Then Mommy, you and Mr. Smith should make me a little sister!"Bobby suddenly seemed to remember something. His big round eyes blinked rapidly while his chubby cheeks turned red. He looked unbearably cute."Mr. Smith?""Yeah, the man who wears white clothes every day! He comes to see me every day, tells me stories, and even plays games with me," he said, counting all the good things about the man in white on his little fingers.Liliana gently held Bobby's small hand. "Bobby, I can't.""Why not? But I really like Mr. Smith," Bobby pouted. He was still too young to understand adult relationshipsâhe simply knew that the man in white treated him well, so naturally, he wanted him to be with his mommy."You don't even know who he is, and you want me to have a baby with him?" Liliana could not help but laugh at how adorable her son was. "Bobby, listenâonly a husband and wife can get married and have a baby. Got it?"Bobby nodded, kind of understanding. "Then Mommy, you should marry Mr
The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2096
Sean's words, as much as Liliana hated to admit it, struck exactly where she was most vulnerable. Right now, Bobby was the most important person in her lifeâher entire world.Liliana furrowed her brows. Even though she no longer wanted any entanglement with Sean, he was not wrong. His hospital remained the best option for Bobby's condition, at least for now."Liliana, don't worry for now," Sean said before leaving. "As for Bobby's bone marrow, I'll send someone to continue the search. Even if it's not Yankel, I'll find a match for him."He pulled the door open and stepped out. Only then did Liliana exhale softly like a deflated balloon, her body slumping into the chair."Mommy!"Liliana perked up at Bobby's voice and rushed to her feet. "Bobby, you're awake?"She pulled back the blanket and gently picked him up, patting his back softly. "Do you need to go potty?""Yes." Bobby's little arms and legs wrapped around Liliana's body, and he nuzzled against her neck. "Mommy, Bobby jus
The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2095
"Marriage?" Liliana looked at Sean as if she had just heard the world's most absurd joke. Her gaze turned cold. "Mr. Smith, are you joking with me?""No, Liliana," Sean replied, stepping forward. "I've been wanting to say those words to you since four years ago."Liliana frowned and instinctively took a step back. Sean paused, his chest tightening slightly, and then heard Liliana chuckle coldly. "Four years? It's been that long, huh? Impressive."Sean's expression shifted slightly. "Liliana, don't you believe me?"He remembered it clearly. He had finally made up his mind on his business trip that day. If Liliana loved him and he did not want her marrying someone else, then why not marry her himself?That was the day he decided to marry Liliana.He had been eager to return and even ended the meeting early to rush back. But just before he could make it home, he received a call from Jasmine saying Liliana had been taken.He had sped all the way back just to find her and tell her th
The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2094
Liliana clenched her fists. "The last thing Samara saw before she died was a livestream of your wedding to the mayor's daughter, Mr. Canfield. Do you really think she'd want her son to be raised by a woman like that?""YouâĶ"Yankel's face turned pale. He stumbled a few steps back, clearly not expecting Liliana to say something like thatâmuch less find out that Samara had died in such a way."When Samara died, Bobby was only a month old. He hadn't even had a single drop of her milk," Liliana said, taking a deep breath. "I'm sorry if this sounds cruel or low, but I will never hand the child over to you.""Ms. Hoffman, aren't you afraid I might refuse the surgery?" Yankel threatened coldly when he saw how unyielding she was.Liliana's body stiffened, and she trembled.Sean reached out, his large hand covering Liliana's shoulder. "Don't be afraid. I'm here."However, Liliana pushed Sean's hand away. "No. The two of you are no different."Her eyes were icy as she looked at Yankel. "
The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2093
"Mr. Canfield, I hope you understand that I'm Bobby's legal mother. I've cared for him for three years," Liliana said, her gaze fixed firmly on Yankel. "I'm sorry, but I won't agree to this.""Ms. Hoffman." Yankel's expression grew colder. "I hope you understand too that Bobby is Samara's and my child. He's our biological son. That's a fact you can't change. Besides, Ms. Hoffman, you're still single. If this goes to court, do you think the judge will side with you? Who can provide Bobby with a complete and happy family?"Liliana's face turned pale. "IâĶ""Ms. Hoffman, I'm not trying to make this difficult, but I hope you see where I'm coming from. I've already missed the first three years of his life. I don't want to miss the rest."Liliana's grip on her coffee cup tightened. She bit her lip. "But can you guarantee Bobby will be happy with you? You've been married to the mayor's daughter for years. You have children of your own. Are you sure Bobby will feel truly loved in that unfam
The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2092
That afternoon, Yankel showed up as scheduled. Bobby was fast asleep at the time, and Liliana sat quietly by his side reading a book. When she saw how peacefully he slept, a warm smile spread across her face.A knock came at the door. Liliana looked up and spotted Yankel standing at the entrance. She quickly set down her book and stepped out. "Mr. Canfield."Yankel glanced at her, his gaze settling on her calmly. "Thank you for taking care of Bobby during this time, Ms. Hoffman. Is heâĶ""He's asleep," Liliana replied before he could finish. "He was waiting for you earlier, but it looks like you're a little late."She motioned to her wristwatch. "Bobby always naps around this time."Yankel nodded. "Sorry, there were some things at the company I had to finish dealing withâĶ"Liliana nodded in understanding. "Would you like to go in and see him now, Mr. Canfield? OrâĶ""I'll wait until he wakes up," Yankel said, not wanting to disturb Bobby's rest. He then looked at her. "Ms. Hoffman
The Cherished Wife   Chapter 2091
Four years had passed."Mommy, Mommy."Bobby tugged at Liliana's sleeve, noticing she was zoning out again. He reached up with his tiny arms and legs, trying to climb onto her.Before he could get far, a large hand gently grabbed him. Bobby's little hands waved in the air as he called out, "Uncle Charles, UncleâĶ"Charles chuckled softly, scooping Bobby up in one arm.Noelle walked over just then, and the moment Bobby saw her, he reached out eagerly, ready to leap into her arms. "Aunt Noelle! Aunt Noelle!"Liliana snapped out of her thoughts and looked up in surprise when she saw Charles and Noelle. "Charles, NoelleâĶ What are you two doing here?""We should be asking you that," Noelle replied with a smile, her eyes settling on Liliana's face. "Why didn't you tell us about Bobby's surgery?"Liliana gave a faint smile. "I only got Yankel's call today. He said he's willing to donate his bone marrow to Bobby. But they're still running tests, and I'm worriedâĶ"Even though Yankel w
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