Chapter 184 Noelle instinctively wanted to refuse when she heard this. To her surprise, however, Charles agreed without hesitation, "Sure, get Noelle to drive you all back later." As he said this, he turned the car around and headed to the largest nearby mall to do sshopping. Rowena hung up the phone and looked at Teresa with a sly smile. "See? Charles is so easygoing!" Teresa shook her head disapprovingly. She felt Rowena's actions might not be appropriate. "This is the first meeting. We should make a good impression since he's Noelle's husband." "It's fine. We can also check out Noelle and Charles' hand see how well Charles treats her!" Rowena's intention was clear. She was not concerned about a meal but wanted to ensure Noelle was well taken care of.
With Xavier as a precedent, Rowena was now cautious of everyone. Despite Charles' good impression the previous night, Rowena wanted to see for herself how Noelle was doing.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEven if Noelle did not say it, Rowena could tell that Noelle and Charles' relationship was not as intimate as Noelle portrayed.
Noelle was unable to argue with Rowena. She sighed and said, "Alright. Should we head back now?" "What's the rush? Let's shop smore," Rowena said nonchalantly. "Can't Charles cook? Noelle, you need to be careful. If a man can't cook, it's the woman who suffers. Don't let yourself turn into a haggard housewife!" Noelle could not help but laugh. "What kind of logic is that?" "Actually, Rowena has a point," Teresa agreed. "Let's shop a bit more." Charles was always efficient in everything he did. Shopping and cooking were no exceptions. He usually adjusted to Noelle's pace when they shopped together. It took him just over 20 minutes to finish all his shopping before he drove back to Phoenix Tree Residence.
Phoenix Tree Residence was a property he bought a few years ago. He owned several similar places, but he chose to live at Phoenix Tree Residence for convenience.
It was far from the Hoffman family's main house, offering peace and quiet. Only a few close friends, subordinates, and Noelle had been here before.
Noelle had wanted to refuse earlier because Charles valued his privacy, and strangers rarely visited this place. Charles sensed Noelle's hesitation and agreed without hesitation.
He wanted to show her that she was different from anyone else.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCharles was a good cook. Having been through many experiences in his youth, especially his tabroad alone, he developed the habit of taking care of himself.
He quickly prepared the ingredients and leisurely started cooking, knowing he had plenty of time.
Soon, Noelle brought Rowena and Teresa along They marveled at how remote the place was. The
environment was lovely and the air was fresh. "Wow! Charles has great tastel Pheard this area is now one of NO the most sought-after in Brookville. It's not just the demand but the skyrocketing prices!"
Rowena was quite gossipy, so she such m was well-informed about such matters. Your man is very wealthy!"
"Of course, he is. Just mentioning the iwan nCharles Hoffman would scare just about anyone." Teresa remarked While shaking her head. "By the way, Noelle, how did you meet him?" X