Semua Bab The Cherished Wife: Bab 1091 - Bab 1100

"So, in the end, it's all about the company," Kelly said, disappointment evident in her voice as she looked at Grant. "You and Father sacrificed me three years ago for Somerset Group's benefit. Now, you're willing to sacrifice me again to protect it, aren't you?"I love Charlie! I love him so much. After so many years, there's just no way I'd give up!”"I'm afraid you chose that path yourself three years ago," Grant replied with a furrowed brow as he carried Seth into the elevator.When Kelly hesitated, Grant's patience wore thin, and he reached out to pull her inside. "Let go of your hopes for Charles. He has a wife now. If he truly loved you, he wouldn't have let you go back then. You're a smart woman—I don't need to spell it out. For now, you'll stay with me. But if you dare to scheme anything else, I'll have Kresten send you back to Capiton immediately.""Grant!" Kelly protested.However, Grant did not give her another chance to argue. He strode forward, carrying Seth into the

Charles smiled faintly. "It's just human nature at play. Now that they know about our relationship, they won't let this golden opportunity slip by." His tone was calm and matter-of-fact.Noelle sighed softly. "Exactly. That's why I didn't want to make our relationship public in the first place. The moment they found out, they'd use me as a bridge to get to you.""It's greed," Charles said simply. "And with your legitimate connection to me, not taking advantage would be foolish." He continued drying Noelle's hair with careful, deliberate movements, as though handling something exceptionally precious.Noelle nodded reluctantly. "I know, but it's still exhausting.""You can't let their behavior make you feel stifled," Charles replied. "Our marriage is legitimate. There's no need for us to hide it or live in secrecy.""I suppose you're right," Noelle admitted, throwing up her hands in resignation. "But what should we do now? Are you really going to that dinner? You know they're just w

When Noelle left Phoenix Tree Residence, the spring breeze was already warm and pleasant. However, Charles, ever the cautious one, insisted she bring an extra jacket to avoid catching a cold. Unable to argue with him, Noelle grabbed a jacket and hurried to her destination.Teresa was already waiting at their usual spot, but Rowena was nowhere to be seen. Spotting Noelle, Teresa waved her over. "Noelle, over here!"From a distance, Noelle saw Teresa standing calmly by the square, her hands tucked into her coat pockets. When she noticed Noelle approaching, Teresa pulled her hands out to wave again. Noelle ran over quickly. "Have you been waiting long?""Not too long," Teresa replied with a smile, her gaze sweeping over Noelle. "It's been a while since I last saw you. You seem... a little fuller than before.""Fuller?"Noelle instinctively looked down at herself. She had not noticed, but now that Teresa mentioned it, she did feel like she had put on some weight. Pinching her cheeks a

The two of them arrived at the café, which, as Noelle mentioned, had a pleasant ambiance. At this time of day, it was not too crowded.Grant placed Noelle's shopping bags neatly to the side. Ever the gentleman, he pulled out a chair for her. Noelle sat down as a server promptly approached them. "Good day. What would you like to order?""A cup of iced cappuccino. Mr. Anderson, what about you?" Noelle asked."Blue Mountain," Grant replied and then added, "Make hers a hot cappuccino as well. I'd suggest skipping the ice. It's not great for your health at this time."Grant's deep and soothing voice carried a certain warmth. He looked at Noelle with a polite smile. "I hope you don't mind.""Not at all. Hot cappuccino it is, then," she replied.After the server left, Noelle's eyes lingered on Grant. She could not seem to look away, her gaze fixed intently on him.Grant met her stare with calm composure, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "Do you have something to say, Ms. Shaw?" he as

Upon hearing Sean's words, the corners of Grant's lips curved into a faint smile. He handed the shopping bags back to Noelle. "Ms. Shaw, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll have to leave you here.""Thank you," Noelle replied, taking the bags with a polite nod. "I appreciate the help, Mr. Anderson."Once Grant walked away, Noelle turned to Sean with a serious expression. "Sean, earlier, I saw you—"Sean's smile froze for a moment before he interrupted her, "Saw what, Noelle? Honestly, what I saw was you hanging out with another man. Do you think Charles won't get jealous if he finds out?""Charlie says he doesn't get jealous," Noelle quipped with a slight smirk. "But fine, if you don't want to explain, I won't pry. Still, I've known you for a while now, and I've never seen you this serious before. That woman... You haven't won her over yet, have you?"Sean's expression stiffened. "Noelle, you'd do better not to meddle in things that don't concern you.""Is that a threat?"