The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 653

"Got it," Charles said with a nod. "Thanks, Ms. Eloise."

After Eloise disappeared upstairs, Charles's face turned serious. "I got word from Kerlsberg. Someone's put a big price on my head."

"Wow, Charles. You've really ruffled some feathers, huh? Someone's digging deep into their pockets to take you down, and they've got a heavy hitter from Quill," Sean said, pausing. "But you've been holding your own. You're really giving Mr. Fischer a run for his money." Sean's words hung in the air, changing the room's atmosphere. It felt like everyone was holding their breath.

The other three were silent. All eyes were on Sean. He felt a chill and looked back at them, wary. "Hey, what's with the stares? You're not plotting against me, are you? That's not cool!" Sean wrapped his arms around himself, trying to look small and harmless.

"You want to see what I can do? Fine, let's just throw down right

who'd win in a throwdown-you

some

to send Quill's goons after me. We can pretty much

like they were out to get you for good this time. Even if they botched it, they had a backup plan with that ambush at Phoenix Tree Residence. Looks like they wanted to end it

leaned in, his eyes narrowing

were only after you, Charles. Noelle, on

were all over Noelle, chasing her down. They could've easily taken her out with their skills, but they didn't. They were trying to grab her alive before I showed up. One of them let it slip that they were only after you Charles. Noelle was to be taken

It made sense if someone he had crossed wanted to target him, but Noelle? Who would want to kidnap her but not hurt her? "Yeah, that's got me stumped too!" Steven exclaimed.