The Cherished Wife

Wife 47

Chapter 47

+15 BONUS

Charles had always been the master of his own fate, unshakable and untroubled by others, but as he watched Noelle sleep, he wondered if she might be the one to break his composure.

He had not planned on getting her involved, but now that she was here, he was not about to let her slip away. Time was not on their side, but Charles never sweated the small stuff.

As he glanced down at himself, he was surprised by the effect she still had on him. He fought to keep his cool, though sometimes the body told truths the mind tried to hide. He had been so close to giving in to his desires, but the thought of her waking up scared or full of regret stopped him cold.

Charles was out on the balcony, lost in the night air, until Ronald came back. Only then did he retreat to his study.

footage from the Shaw place tonight.” Ronald knew Charles like the back of his hand, having been by his side

glanced at the papers Ronald handed him. Ronald twitched, sensing something amiss. “Mr. Hoffman?” Had he misread the

smirk crossed Charles’s face. “Double your bonus

up with delight. “Mr. Smith’s been fishing for info, but I kept silent. You know how he

dismissive wave.

it’s all talk at this point. Also, Simon’s voice doesn’t carry much weight in the York Group. It’s still Sir York calling the shots, and I bet he’s clueless about this whole thing.” Ronald said, realizing that Charles was not too concerned, which meant Samuel was not a real hurdle. However, Ronald was puzzled, “What’s Julian’s game,

slightly, a rare shift in his cool demeanor. “Simon’s after Winter? Charles let out a dismissive snort. “You’re not

stumped. Everyone knew Simon’s reputation. “So,

said, breezing through the paperwork. “Go check