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.

pulling a file from his desk drawer, which he handed

that Charles had acquired to suppress them. While it was

foundation was already shaky, and despite Cody's best efforts, restoring

document now made his hands tremble slightly.

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

quite simple.

40% of the shares. If you cooperate with me, these shares will be returned to you, along with the opportunity for Adams

If Charles truly wanted to cooperate with Adams Corp, their, development and rise would be inevitable. "Mr. Hoffman, please

tapping lightly on his knee.

Annie," Charles

Annie made mistakes before, but she has learned her lesson and

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