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.

the partnership off? And what's

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 to hold

you really going to go

"You know his

anyone who crosses him doesn't come out unscathed." Clarisse knew better than to underestimate her son. If it were not for the incident three years ago, her relationship with Charles might have mended. However, that

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

ties with

not for that, Clarisse

have waited three

to set

the

only just started to recover, but even now, they were a shadow of their former

Milo wanted