Chapter 274

Joseph Harris had always been a crafty, calculating man. He had been planning this for so long,

and there was no way he would allow things to fail in the final stages.

Charles smirked. “So, Joseph must be thinking about how he can get Xavier and Winter to get

married as soon as possible. He won’t have anything to worry about once they’re married.” Charles

patted Noelle’s hand as he said, “Xavier’s smart, but he’s not very charismatic, and would never

dare go against Joseph. So, he’ll inevitably go down that path.”

“You thought of everything.” Noelle sighed, thinking to herself how exhausting all this thinking must

be.

Charles noticed the change in Noelle’s mood and took her hand in his as he lowered his head so

their foreheads were touching. “We can’t control what others do, but we can at least live our lives

the way we want to. Don’t you think so?”

Noelle chuckled as she nodded. “Yes, I know that. Don’t worry. I’ve set clear boundaries with them,

and I know what I should do moving forward. I won’t let them bully me.”

Noelle also knew that they saw her as an easy target because she used to be too soft and never

showed her desire for anything. However, they must have forgotten that the only reason she never

fought back was because she could not care less. Since they were no longer showing any

consideration for her and treating her however they liked, she would not foolishly allow them to

continue bullying her.

“It’s getting late. Let’s go to bed!” Charles kissed the corner of Noelle’s lips and held her in his arms

as they lay in bed. “Good night!”

“Good night!” Noelle grabbed Charles‘ hand and buried her face in the space between his neck and

shoulders.

10

Somehow, Winter managed to learn about what Xavier had done. She smashed all the vases at

home in a fury before declaring she was going to seek revenge on Noelle. Thankfully, Jade stopped

her in time.” Gosh, child, can’t you hold yourself together?!”

“But, Mom, you heard it too. Xavier went to see Noelle. He…”

“So what if he did?” Jade sneered. “Do you think that bitch could marry Xavier? Joseph and Emilia

would never allow that to happen. Don’t worry. I’ve invited your future mother–in–law over for tea so

we can discuss your wedding!”

“Really?” Winter’s eyes lit up. “What did she say?” Winter grasped Jade’s hands in hers. “Has she

agreed?”

“Is there anything your mom can’t handle? I could already tell from the way she sounded over the

phone yesterday. She can’t wait for Xavier to marry you!”

Jade spoke confidently. “Come help me pick out an outfit. I’m going to meet your mother–in–law

later.”

“Mom!” Winter tugged on Jade’s sleeve. “We aren’t even married yet!”

“isn’t it already a done deal? Join me today,” Jade said as she gave Winter a once–over. “My darling

Winter is so beautiful. Is there a man who wouldn’t fall for you?”

Jade and Emilia had arranged to meet at Homestyle Garden House.

Jade was a rather crass person, but she had learned to imitate the strict manners of upper society.

Her father, Sebastian Jenkins, was a university lecturer, so the Jenkins family was considered part

of high society.

Thus, Jade put on the airs of a refined lady who meticulously adhered to formalities before others

and naturally gravitated toward places that seemed cultured and refined.

Emilia was a typical housewife, but she had been born into a noble family, so she had quite

extensive knowledge of the art of tea. Her impression of Jade became even better when she saw

the name of the place she had been invited to.