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!"

in. You barely touched your food earlier." She looked at the table. "Should we get more? We're running

was about to flag down the waiter, but Charles waved her off. "No need. There's plenty here, and I'm not that hungry!" He gave Noelle's shoulder a reassuring

and, taking Noelle's cue, started to eat. His phone buzzed shortly after. It was Ronald. "Mr. Hoffman, Milo lingered

next

subtly lifting his hand to tell Noelle to stop piling food on

meds before you let

fell silent. Everyone stared at Charles,

looked visibly upset-though it was not out of

really think attacking her will end well? And

needs to learn his lesson, or he'll

Janet away, but with his track record, he would surely try something like that

relinquish his advantage. However, if that

to avoid

Bakers if he could. After all, even a family fallen from grace, like the Bakers of Capiton, was