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,

against you. I'm just wondering who'd win in a throwdown-you

some feathers

be extreme enough to send Quill's goons after me. We can

and they don't have the nerve for this kind of thing." He paused, considering his next words. "Their gear was top-notch, like they were out to get you for good this time. Even if they botched it, they had

in, his eyes narrowing on Peter. "What did you pick

it's like they were only after you, Charles. Noelle, on the

They were trying to grab her alive before I showed

would want to kidnap her but not