Wife 94
The Cherished Wife
Chapter 94
âWhat⦠what?â the guardâs eyes bulged, âYouâre kidding, right?â
âDo I look like Iâm kidding?â Ronald had adjusted his collar, âNext time, pay attention. The big boss
does what he wants, especially with his wife.â
Ronald gave the guardâs shoulder a reassuring pat, âYou got lucky today, bumping into the bossâs
wife!â
The guard was speechless
Noelle carefully led Charles away, trying to read his mood. She had attempted to slip her hand
away from his, but he gripped it even tighter.
Noelle bit her lip. âYouâre not mad, are you?â
Charles stayed silent, and Noelle really thought he was mad. She stopped and pulled at his hand.
âDonât be so touchy. The guard was right. We did cause a scene, and he was just doing his job.â
Charles stopped. A ticklish feeling in his palm made him raise an eyebrow, amused. He had put on
a stern face to play along with Noelle. Turning to her, he had said, âBut you thought I should
apologize?
Noelle bit her lip, feeling cornered. She had not expected Charles to take it so hard. Someone like
him
had probably never had to apologize before! Did him apologizing wound his pride? âHey, itâs not like
anyone else knows about it!â
âIsnât Ronald somebody?â
Charlesâs voice was icy, distant, âYou know, Iâm not a fan of apologizing.â
âOkay, okay. Itâs my fault, happy now? Ronald works for you. He wouldnât dare spill the beans,
right?â Noelle retorted. âWe were in the wrong, you knowâ¦â
Charles could not suppress a chuckle at Noelleâs panicked state.
Realizing she had been duped, Noelleâs cheeks flushed with embarrassment. âOh, so Iâm just a
pushover to you, huh?â
She wriggled free and pinched Charlesâs arm hard. âHow could you?â
Charles winced and inhaled sharply. Noelleâs concern flared. âToo hard? I didnât think I pinched that
much.
Does it hurt?â
She reached for his sleeve, but Charles wrapped his arms around her instead. âIâm fine, really.â
Encircled by Charlesâs arms, Noelleâs heart skipped erratically. The sensation was new and
confusing, a mix of wanting to pull away, yet draw nearer.
He smelled amazing, a crisp blend of lime and orange that was both invigorating and soothing.
Noelle had never thought a man could smell so good. She was drawn close, her head gently
pressed against his chest.
Noelleâs cheek was glued to his chest, feeling the steady drum of his heartbeat echo her own. Her
face flushed, hands bracing against Charlesâs torso, she stammered, âWhat are you doing? There
are so many people here. Let go of me!â
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Attempting to wriggle free, with cheeks burning, Charlesâs firm hand guided her head back to his
chest.â Stay stili.â
His voice was a low rumble, and his scent enveloped her, freezing her in place, her body tensing.
âWhatâs up?â
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