The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Cody examined Noelle, realizing that she was not as he had imagined.

He had thought, based on Annie's descriptions, that Noelle might not be a respectable woman. However, seeing her now, she seemed quite dignified. She stood confidently beside Charles without being overshadowed.

Charles' dark eyes fell on Cody, narrowing slightly. Cody immediately realized his mistake and quickly diverted his gaze.

"Mr. Adams, please sit. There's no need to be so tense," Charles said calmly, contrasting Cody's evident nervousness.

Cody sat down again, feeling unsure about where to place his hands and feet.

Becky then brought in tea, setting it down in front of him. Cody accepted it politely.

"Mr. Hoffman, may I ask why you've called me here today?" Cody could not fathom the reason why Charles summoned him here. After all, Charles had already promised to spare Annie and Adams Corp after the previous incident.

file from his

was the shares of Adams Corp that Charles had acquired to

Cody's best efforts, restoring it to its former glory was nearly impossible after

now made his hands tremble slightly. "Mr. Hoffman, what do you

he said, appreciating Cody's quick grasp of the situation. He preferred

simple.

shares. If you cooperate with me, these shares will be returned to you, along with the opportunity for Adams

their, development and rise would be inevitable. "Mr. Hoffman, please me what you need. If it's within my power, I'll

tapping lightly on his knee. "And it

sister, Annie," Charles

"Mr. Hoffman, I know Annie made mistakes before, but she has learned her lesson and changed. She even met with Mrs. Hoffman yesterday and apologized.

had not expected Cody to be so protective of his sister.