The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 814

"Excellent!"

Charles's lips quirked up in a sly grin. "I'll have someone take you home!"

"No need. I'll head back myself!"

"Sure. I'll take my leave, then!"

Charles had what he wanted, so there was no point in sticking around with Milo any longer.

He returned to the private room, where everyone was finishing their meal. They caught sight of Charles, looking all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and figured the negotiation must have been a breeze. Charles slid into the seat next to Noelle and glanced around. "Why's everyone staring?"

Noelle flashed a smile and dished up some more food for Charles. "Everything went okay?"

He nodded. "Yep!"

at the table. "Should we get more?

need. There's plenty here,

His phone buzzed shortly after. It was Ronald. "Mr. Hoffman, Milo lingered at your private

our next

Janet," Charles instructed, subtly lifting his hand to tell Noelle to stop piling food

meds before you let Milo see

silent. Everyone stared at Charles,

their cool, but Sean looked visibly upset-though

you out of your mind? Do you really think attacking

Charles's eyes, sharp as a blade. "Milo needs to learn his lesson, or he'll never fall in line!" He knew his

have agreed to take Janet away, but with his track record, he

was Milo's ace in the hole, he wouldn't relinquish his advantage. However, if that

wanted to avoid

from grace, like the Bakers of