The Cherished Wife novel Chapter 783

"My wife," Charles repeated, then chuckled. "I know you heard me, Chlo."

Even so, Chloe was still quite shocked. "When did you get married?" As Charles' older sister, she had no idea this had happened.

Wait, that was not right. The real surprise was that Charles was keeping this from everyone. "You're not joking with me, are you?" Chloe gulped, still finding it hard to believe that Charles was married.

"Who is she? It's not that actress from the rumors, is it? What's her name… Winter Shaw?"

"No," Charles replied calmly.

He sat quietly, turning slightly to glance at Noelle. She appeared startled by what he had said and had been motionless for a while.

It was not until Charles gently squeezed her hand that she snapped back to reality, mouthing the question, 'Why did you tell her?'

Charles pulled Noelle closer to him, holding her small hand in his large one, radiating calm and composure. "When you have some time, I'll introduce her to you."

"Wait, Charlie, are you really not joking?" Chloe still found it hard to accept. "You've always been a decisive person, and I know once you make a decision, you don't change it easily. You've never lied to me, but… are you really married?"

"It seems like you still don't fully believe me," Charles said with a smile. "But yes, I'm married. And she's a wonderful woman. You'll really like her when you meet her."

His tone was filled with pride and satisfaction toward Noelle.

Sitting next to him, Noelle listened quietly, feeling a little anxious. After all, the person on the phone was Charles' sister. Noelle had seen Chloe around at work, but they had not really spoken much. There was just the occasional passing glance.

Chloe had always thought that while Charles could be ruthless, he had at least treated Kelly well. She had assumed that Charles had feelings for her.

Yet years ago, it was Charles himself who sent Kelly abroad, vowing that she could never return without his permission.

That was the first time Chloe had truly seen the extent of Charles' cold, decisive nature. His actions were swift and merciless.

Nw, this iron-willed man had suddenly told her he was married.

How could Chloe not be astonished? How could she not be intensely curious about the woman who had captured his heart?