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!"

barely touched your food earlier." She looked at the table. "Should

waved her off. "No need. There's plenty here, and I'm not that hungry!" He gave Noelle's shoulder a reassuring pat.

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

our next

and bring him to Janet," Charles instructed, subtly lifting his hand to tell

meds before you let Milo

Everyone stared at Charles, shocked by his harsh

kept their cool, but Sean looked visibly upset-though it was not out of

attacking her will end well? And in

sly smile played across Charles's eyes, sharp as a blade. "Milo needs to learn his lesson, or he'll never fall

away, but with his track record,

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

to avoid a

a family fallen from grace, like the Bakers of Capiton, was not easy to take down. They were a