The Cherished Wife novel 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!"

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

Noelle 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 pat. "Are you full?"

"Yep!"

Charles looked away and, taking Noelle's cue, started to eat. His phone buzzed shortly after. It was Ronald. "Mr. Hoffman, Milo lingered at your private room's door for a bit before he took off."

Charles's eyes narrowed slightly. "Yeah? Got it."

"What's our next move, Mr. Hoffman?"

Charles, overhearing, gave a slight frown. "I don't do things that don't pay off."

Ronald, who had been quietly listening, said, "Well, Mr. Hoffman, I'll head out then. The person looking after Janet says she's been babbling about leaving and keeps mentioning a child!"

"A child?" Charles's eyes narrowed.

"Yes!"

Charles looked at Sean, who felt a shiver run down his spine. "What are you staring at me for?"

"Since when do the ramblings of a madwoman make any sense?" Charles's fingers, long and well-defined, tapped rhythmically against his knee.

Sean was taken aback by Charles's remark, and even Noelle, who was standing nearby, sensed the deeper meaning in his words. "Charles, you..."