The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 728

"What do you mean? Did you actually have a confrontation with Charlie?"

"I just..." Milo had not even finished his sentence when his phone rang. "What is it?" he snapped.

"Mr. Baker, the Sanders family from Harborpoint has decided to withdraw their investment. They said they're no longer considering a partnership," Milo's secretary reported from the other end. Milo froze, his eyes turning sharp. "What did you just say?"

"Jonathan Sanders himself said they won't be working with Baker Group this time." The secretary nervously gulped before continuing, "And there's more..."

"What else?" Milo demanded.

"Mr. Jace was photographed in Melcoon recently. Sir Baker is interrogating him now. Also, Baker Group's share price is plummeting. The chairman wants you to return immediately." "Jace Baker!" Milo seethed through gritted teeth, springing to his feet. "Book me a flight for this afternoon. I'm heading back right away!"

After ending the call, Milo's expression turned even more severe. Clarisse had overheard parts of the conversation and pieced some of it together.

partnership off? And what's

ungrateful son of mine is going to be the death of me!" Milo growled, gripping his phone tightly. "I have to return to Capiton immediately. You handle things here in Brookville. "Remember, don't touch Noelle for now. As for Winter, do whatever you want with her. Since he doesn't care anymore, we don't need

do you mean by that? Are you really

"You know his

to underestimate her son. If it were not for the incident three years ago, her relationship with Charles might have mended. However, that event had

Charles silently left Capiton, cutting off the financial support for Baker Group

with their

for

not have

daring to set foot

the Hoffmans' domain

only just started to recover, but even

why Milo wanted Charles