The Cherished Wife (Noelle and Charles)

"Charles, come on. You're no fun! Since your wife is out and won't be home for a while, why don't we go out and hang around?" Sean said eagerly, rubbing his hands together. "Steven is still in Brookville, and it's been a while since the three of us got together."

Charles raised his head slightly, surprised. "Steven is still in Brookville?"

"Yeah, didn't you know?" Sean chuckled. "Out of all of us, you and Steven have always been the closest. I find it hard to believe you didn't know he was still here."

Sean shook his head with a smirk. "Seems like someone's gotten so wrapped up in love, he's forgotten about his friends."

Charles shot Sean a look. "I figured he would've gone back to Cascade City by now."

After all, the Naylor family was based in Cascade City. Having grown up there as the adopted son of Naylors' patriarch, Gared Naylor, Steven rarely stayed away for long.

It had been a few months since Steven returned to the country, so the fact that he had not yet gone back to Cascade City surprised Charles.

"I'm telling you, don't even bother trying to guess what's on Steven's mind. He never tells us what he's planning!"

Sean then stood up. "Come on, let's head to the Majestic Lounge. You and Peter have been working yourselves to the ground. It's time to relax."

Charles closed the folder in front of him and nodded. "Alright."

With Noelle out with her friends, staying home alone seemed dull.

Plus, Sean had a point-it had been a

long time since the group had gathered. Although they did not meet often in the past, they would

still get together a few times a year.

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However, after Steven went abroad, their meetings became even more rare. Especially after the incident with Tania three years ago and.

Liliana's subsequent departure they

barely saw each other anymore.

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In recent years, Sean was the one who kept the group loosely connected, bouncing between Charles and Peter. Despite his carefree attitude, Charles knew it was just a front.

"I'll give Steven a call and tell him to bring along that little firecracker of his!" Sean said.

"Little firecracker?" Charles narrowed his eyes. An image of a quiet, serene face flashed in his mind.

Her eyes were just as cold as Steven's. It was hard to associate such a calm demeanor with the words 'little firecracker'.

"Yeah, the little firecracker. What's

her name? Elbise, I think. Apparently, she's from the Naylor family!" Sean shook his head in disbelief. "I mean, if she really is part of the Naylor family, why haven't they claimed her yet? Why let her tag along with Steven everywhere?"

Charles' sharp eyes darkened, and he went quiet for a moment after Sean's remark. "What did you just say?"

Halfway through putting on his shoes, Sean paused at Charles' question. "What did I say?" He suddenly realized and added, "Oh, I was talking about Eloise." Charles frowned. There was something about what Sean said that was nagging at him, though he could not quite place it.

"What's wrong?" Sean asked, noticing Charles' change in demeanor. "I mentioned Eloise, and you don't seem too happy." Charles furrowed his brows as fleeting thoughts crossed his mind, but he shook his head. "It's nothing. Let's go."