The Cherished Wife (Noelle and Charles) novel Chapter 165

Rowena was worried Noelle might not get it, so she went over it again and again. Noelle felt a bit lost but was warmed by how truly nice Rowena was to her. She was not fake like some of the Shaw family members.

"Why are you smiling?" Rowena caught Noelle zoning out after talking for so long. She gave Noelle a stern look. "This is important! You need to pay attention!"

"I understand." Noelle tucked the voice recorder into her bag and took a quick peek at the bag with the hidden camera that Rowena had nudged at, making a mental note. "Don't worry, I'll be careful!"

Rowena pouted. "Alright, I guess I got worried for nothing. Just be sure to watch out for yourself, and don't just drink anything, okay?"

"I know." Noelle would not make the mistake of drinking something strange again, but she appreciated Rowena's reminder. Sometimes, trouble came when she least expected it.

"They're here!"

Noelle spotted Julian and Jade stepping out of the car, and Winter was with them. She gripped Rowena's hand, and they hid behind a tree as they watched the three walk into the Golden Oasis Hotel. Noelle's face lost some color, but she remained composed.

"That's just too much. How could they bring Winter along as well," Rowena said, clearly upset. "This has got to have something to do with her!"

"Of course." Noelle forced a smile and gave Rowena's shoulder a gentle pat. "I've got to go in now."

Rowena clutched Noelle's hand. "Hold on! Just a little longer until Simon gets here!"

Noelle shook her head. "I can't wait. I've only met Simon once, but he's not as straightforward as he seems. I've got to set everything up before he shows up!"

Rowena agreed with a nod, "You're right. You always think ahead. Go on, then. I'll be in the private room next to yours!"