The Cherished Wife novel Chapter 537

"You're not late at all!" Noelle smiled when she saw Brian standing at the door, noticing a slight change in his demeanor. "Mr. Click is inside!"

Brian nodded slightly, his face looking a bit pale. He then followed Noelle into the room.

George spotted Brian immediately. He set down his teacup and stood up to greet him, "Brian, it's been a long time!"

"George, long time no see." The two men shook hands and exchanged pleasantries.

Noticing that Brian still looked unwell, Noelle poured him a cup of warm water. "Mr. Parker, you didn't have to come if you weren't feeling well!"

"I'm fine." Brian accepted the cup politely but set it aside.

He adjusted his coat with his slender fingers while Teresa served a cup of warm tea to George. She then stood up. "Mr. Parker, may I take your coat for you?"

Teresa extended her hand politely. Brian paused, directing his gaze at Teresa for the first time.

His dark eyes deepened as they lingered on her.

Since Brian had arrived late, he did not know Teresa. He observed her with a hint of curiosity.

Their interaction froze awkwardly for a moment until Noelle broke the silence, realizing the tension. "Mr. Parker, this is Teresa Saunders, my friend and the owner of this garden house. I invited her specifically to chat with Mr. Click."

Brian snapped back to reality, offering Teresa an apologetic look. "Sorry, Ms. Saunders, and thank you."

"It's no trouble!" Teresa smiled softly, taking his coat and hanging it elsewhere. Upon her return, Brian's gaze still lingered on her.

Teresa found a quieter spot to sit down and took over the tea-making duties from Noelle.

Meanwhile, Charles arrived at the golf course as planned. Despite the season, the course was quite crowded.

Charles soon learned that it was Gerald Rogers' birthday, and some friends had gathered for a game. However, due to the strong presence of Charles and Peter, Gerald hesitated to invite them.

When Charles arrived, Peter was leisurely sipping tea, looking far from someone there to play golf.

Upon seeing Charles, Peter signaled for someone to prepare more tea.

Charles squinted and walked over. "Why is it so quiet here today?"

"Aren't you the one who invited me out?" Peter shot Charles a sideways glance, noting that Charles' outfit was somewhat unusual. "Alright, tell me what you wanted to discuss."

Peter then offered Charles a cigarette. Charles accepted it but did not light it, setting it aside casually. "It's a no-smoking area!"