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.

Stay here at the garden house for a bit. Ronald will be here

straight to the Hoffman residence. By the time he arrived, the atmosphere

car pulled up, James rushed to open the gate.

a brief

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

as he walked past James and

house was palpable. The moment Charles entered, Maxwell's sharp eyes fell on him, his expression

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

Maxwell, who was seething,

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

everyone here is a

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bother asking me?" Charles

He was the calmest presence in

know what's going on in that head of yours.