Chapter 204


    Noelle had mentioned craving certain dishes, but she did not really intend to eat all those rich and


    heavy foods at once. They decided to shop for ingredients together at the supermarket. When they


    got back, Charles had some work to do, so Noelle volunteered to cook. Charles was happy with the


    arrangement and said just one or two dishes would be plenty.


    When Noelle finished cooking, she went to find Charles. However, he was not in his study. She was


    surprised to see some papers on his desk. She picked them up and looked at them, puzzled.


    Charles walked in just then and saw Noelle’s concerned expression. He smiled and, seeing the


    papers in her hand, said, “Go ahead and ask me anything!”


    “You’re nning to sign Winter? I mean, did you invest in a moviepany or something?” Noelle


    felt a bit confused. She thought she knew Charles pretty well after all this time.


    Charles took the papers from her and gently squeezed her wrist. “Did youe to tell me dinner’s


    ready?”


    Noelle nodded and looked at him again. “It’s okay if you don’t want to talk about it.”


    Charles chuckled and yfully tousled Noelle’s hair until it was all messy. Noelle, who was already


    a little upset, did not know what to say and pushed his hand away. “Stop messing up my hair!”


    “You know, you’re usually so easygoing. I never knew you had a rebellious streak!” Charles said


    with a teasing smile.


    Feeling grumpy, Noelle missed his teasing tone. “Rebellious? You’re the rebellious one. You’re not


    making any sense right now!”


    Holding Noelle’s hand, Charles led her downstairs. “I invested in the filmpany a few years


    back, but I’ve let Ronald and his team handle it so far,” he exined, then quickly added, “Winter


    asked Xavier to get my help!”


    “So you said yes?” Noelle was confused about why Charles would agree. “You know there’s tension


    between me and Winter…”


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    “Just trust me,” Charles reassured her, giving her hand a gentle squeeze. “Let’s have dinner first.


    I’ve got a surprise for youter!”


    Charles seemed cheerful as they reached the dining room, He raised an eyebrow at the feast on


    the table. “I thought I asked for something simple!”


    Noelle bit her lip. “I’m not silly, you know. You’re behind Winter’s situation, aren’t you?”


    Charles stopped mid–motion as he was pulling out a chair, then let out a soft chuckle. He had


    always known Noelle was sharp, so he had not even tried to keep the secret from her. Seeing that


    she had figured things out, he nodded. “I had to step in, didn’t I? You’re my wife. I can’t just watch


    someone push you around. That’s not how I do things!”


    Noelle understood why Charles was helping Winter now. However, she was still pretty shocked.


    “From what I know about Xavier, he’s too proud and snooty to ask for your help. It’s pretty clear


    he’s not your biggest fan!”


    Charles lifted an eyebrow. “You’re right.” Xavier was around his age, but their lives were worlds


    apart.


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    Joseph had once told Xavier to hang out with him more, but Charles had sized him up and figured


    he was not going to make it big.


    “But don’t forget, money and power can make a person drop everything!” Xavier was just that type


    of guy. The shares Winter had were enough to make him swallow his pride. Plus, Joseph had big


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    Noelle bit her lip and nodded. “I get it. Go ahead with your n. I’ll support you.”


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