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.

hand and pulling a file from his desk

acquired to suppress them. While it was not all of

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

Seeing the document now made

smile widened. "Mr. Adams, you're indeed a smart man," he said, appreciating Cody's quick grasp of the situation. He preferred

simple.

will be

If Charles truly wanted to cooperate with Adams Corp, their, development and rise would be inevitable. "Mr. Hoffman, please me what you need. If it's

on his knee. "And it doesn't require you to

sister, Annie," Charles

was taken aback, hastily explaining, "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. Could you

narrowed eyes gleamed with amusement as he observed Cody. He had not expected Cody to be so protective of his