The Cherished Wife (Noelle and Charles)
Chapter 803

Rowena, as quick as ever, spun around to face the shop assistant who had just spoken up. "Sir, you're a real charmer. I have to have this outfit. I'll take it in a size S! Wrap it up for me, please." Rowena was nothing if not spirited. Winter cut in once more, "But I spotted it first."

"Did you pay for it already?" Rowena quirked an eyebrow, flipped through the catalog a bit more, and pointed out several more outfits. "Pack these up for me too. I'm feeling generous today. It's New Year's, after all. I'd better treat myself a little." Winter's expression soured. The outfits Rowena had nonchalantly chosen were the exact ones Emilia's friends had been eyeing.

The shop assistant, spotting a sale, was quick to respond, "I'll get them wrapped up right away. Will you take them all in size S?"

Rowena nodded affirmatively. "Of course. We're super fit, so we'll take your smallest size!" She glanced over at the group of well-to-do ladies behind Winter. "Ladies, you don't have to worry about a size mix-up. But I must say, these styles are pretty hip-you all must be young at heart!"

Teresa burst into giggles, quickly muffled by Noelle's hand. However, even Noelle's lips curled into a sneaky smile. The clerk, eager to finish the transaction, asked, "Will that be card or cash, miss?"

"Card!" Rowena fished out her card, feeling a twinge of regret. Saint Di's fashion was pretty expensive, and she was only splurging to show off. There went her hard-earned cash from months of hustling with journalism jobs and side gigs!

However, as Rowena extended her card, Noelle intercepted her. With a warm smile, Noelle presented her own card to the clerk. "I'll take this! I promised you guys a New Year's treat, didn't I?"

The clerk's eyes widened at the sight of Noelle's card. He opened his mouth to speak, but Noelle's head shake cut him off. "Just swipe it," she insisted.

With a nervous flutter in his chest, the clerk complied. "Anything else I can get for you?" His voice was tinged with newfound respect.

Rowena and Teresa exchanged glances, both puzzled and impressed by the power of Noelle's mysterious card. They knew it had to be something special.

Winter and her crew were just as intrigued. Watching the clerk's attitude suddenly change and Noelle

get the clothes she wanted, Winter felt a sting of jealousy. She

the

face of Saint Di, yet she felt overshadowed by Noelle. That did not sit well with her at all,

"Noelle, didn't I tell you I was covering it? Why'd you pay for it yourself? These clothes aren't exactly cheap, and with what you make..." Winter trailed off, her eyes pleading for an explanation

The crowd instantly caught on, their gazes shifting towards Noelle with newfound curiosity.

Noelle flashed a sly grin and pocketed her card. "No worries. I might not rake in as much as you, but the perks at Collosus Group are top-notch. I'm not strapped for cash!"

"Right, I forgot you were with Collosus Group. We're practically teammates, you know. Royal Star Entertainment is basically another branch of Collosus," Winter said.

"I know," Noelle replied, her eyes twinkling with amusement. "I caught your act at the Collosus event. You were the star of the night!"