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.

house for a bit. Ronald will be here soon." Charles dialed Ronald's number and gave him instructions. "Alright," Noelle agreed reluctantly.

Hoffman residence. By the time he arrived, the atmosphere there was heavy, like

up, James rushed to open the gate. "Mr. Charles, you've

gave a brief nod. "Is

Henry are here as well." James glanced behind

smirked slightly but said nothing as he walked past James and went into

his expression darkening when he saw that Charles had come alone. "Where is that woman?" Maxwell

Henry, and even Chloe were present. Chloe gave Charles a subtle look, but Charles only cast a fleeting

Maxwell, who was seething,

against the floor. "Don't play dumb. The household staff saw her. She was

you think everyone here

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bother asking me?"

He was the calmest presence in the room

"I told you to break up with her-immediately! Don't think I don't know what's going on in that