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.

smiled slightly, releasing Noelle's hand and pulling a file from his

that Charles had acquired to suppress them. While it was not all of the shares, it was significant enough to

restoring it to its

still wanted to try. Seeing the document now made his hands

Cody's quick grasp of the

quite simple. This

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

with Adams Corp, their, development and rise would be inevitable. "Mr. Hoffman,

lightly on his knee. "And it doesn't require you to take any direct action." "Then what

Annie,"

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

observed Cody. He had not expected Cody to be so protective of