Chapter 257

Chapter 257

Ronald shook his head quickly. “Nope. I’m all done with my report!”

Charles gave Ronald a look, and Ronald clamped his mouth shut, then blurted out, “Oh, I just remembered. I’ve got something else to do, Mr. Hoffman, Madam. I’ll be on my way!”

“Um…” Noelle, noticing Ronald’s rush, felt a bit puzzled. “I’ve cooked some food, Ronald. You can eat before you leave!”

Ronald stopped for a second, feeling sharp eyes on him. He straightened up and let out a goofy laugh. “Madam, you’re too kind, but I really have to run. I’ve got some urgent things to handle. Enjoy your dinner. I won’t keep you!”

Watching Ronald zoom off, Noelle paused, then turned to Charles and bit her lip. “Why did he rush off like that? Did you give him something urgent to do?”

Charles narrowed his eyes in thought, then stood up and waved Noelle over. “What’s up?” Noelle asked as she came closer. She glanced at the papers on the desk and raised her eyebrows. “Is this

Winter’s contract?”

her the

reading. She looked up, shocked, thinking she must have misread. However, even after checking again, she was still amazed. Her

floor.

her face in disbelief. “I can’t

you think?” Charles teased, tucking a loose strand of

You’re seeing it right!”

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her lip, struggling to believe it. She had always seen Winter as someone who would not let anything get

her.

with Winter for so long, so she knew

took the contract from Noelle and led her out of the study by

“I’ve noticed you coughing a lot lately,” Noelle said, a bit annoyed. “You won’t go to bed early, and you ignore me when I tell you to take your medicine. So, I guess I have to make sure you eat right.” She paused, then added, “And don’t try to change the

usually composed eyes revealing a touch of warmth as he led Noelle downstairs. He glanced at the dinner table and raised an eyebrow. “Noelle, this

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