The Cherished Wife by Chweety

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?”

nodded and handed her the contract. “Want to take a

she must have misread. However,

floor.

disbelief. “I can’t be seeing this

think?” Charles teased, tucking a loose strand of her hair behind her ear with

You’re seeing it right!”

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smart, and this contract seems so unfair. How could she agree to it?” Noelle bit her lip, struggling to believe it. She had

her.

sisters with Winter for so long, so she knew her well. She could not imagine Winter agreeing

the contract from Noelle and led her out of the study by the hand. “So, what yummy food did you make

“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

eyes revealing a touch of warmth as he led Noelle downstairs. He glanced at the dinner table and raised an