The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 835

Charles' gaze darkened, his entire demeanor radiating coldness. "You can try."

"Do you think I won't? Bring that woman here right now! I want to see for myself what makes her so special-or is it just that you can't let her go?" Maxwell barked through the phone, his anger palpable. Charles ended the call and looked up at Noelle and Nancy.

Sensing something was off, Noelle asked with concern, "What's wrong? Did something happen at the company, or is it the Hoffmans?"

"It's nothing. Just a minor issue," Charles replied calmly, though his tone hinted otherwise.

He turned to Nancy. "Aunt Nancy, I need to head back to the residence for a bit. Would you and Nelly be alright going home on your own?"

Nancy instantly grasped the situation and glanced at Noelle before nodding. "Yes, that's fine. I'm feeling a bit tired anyway and could use some rest."

"Good. I'll have Ronald come and take you back shortly," Charles said.

"There's no need, Charlie. Just go handle what you need to. I can take care of Aunt Nancy," Noelle insisted. She was concerned by how serious Charles seemed.

leave you two on your own, especially with Aunt Nancy not feeling well. Stay here at the garden house for a bit. Ronald will be here soon." Charles dialed Ronald's number and gave him instructions. "Alright," Noelle agreed reluctantly. While she was not worried for herself, Nancy's health was a

immediately, driving straight to the Hoffman residence. By the time he arrived, the

pulled up, James rushed to

gave a brief nod. "Is

Mr. Henry are here as well." James glanced behind Charles. "Mr. Charles,

slightly but said nothing as he walked

tension in the house was palpable. The moment Charles entered, Maxwell's sharp eyes fell on him, his expression darkening when he saw that Charles had come

it to James. He scanned the room, noticing that Mateo, Henry, and even Chloe were present. Chloe gave Charles a subtle look,

Maxwell, who was seething,

staff saw her. She

everyone

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you already know, why bother asking me?" Charles replied coolly,

the calmest presence in the room despite

to break up with her-immediately! Don't think I don't know what's going on in that head of yours. Listen carefully-Kelly was impossible,