Chapter 82

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Ronald watched Charles’s retreating figure, a smirk playing on his lips. “You’ve got it, Mr. Hoffman!”

Charles’s smile was a mix of amusement and challenge. “Joseph’s not ready for the big leagues. Going public?” He shook his head. “We’ll just have to wait and see.”

“Right,” Ronald agreed, then paused, a new concern flickering in his eyes. “About Ms. Shaw…”

Charles spun around, his gaze sharp, as it landed on Ronald. Ronald froze, his throat suddenly dry. “Your wife, uh, she went to work at Frotconn today.”

“Hmm?” Charles quirked an eyebrow, “Just say it!”

“Mr. Lambert was giving her trouble,” Ronald said, eyeing Charles warily, though he could not help but wonder why Mr. Hoffman had been acting so oddly. Was Ms. Shaw actually Mr. Hoffman’s other half?

“Mr. Lambert?” Charles’s eyes narrowed, “What kind of trouble?”

finances. The lady must have picked up on something. She dropped a hint during

trouble!”

had reported. Now that Mr. Hoffman was married to

Charles nodded. “Anything

with the York family…” Ronald paused. “It’s about

cleared his throat. “I spread the word like you told me

hasn’t said yes, but he hasn’t said no either. It looks like he’s letting it slide. But Chester’s

laugh. “Chester, that sly old fox. You really think he’s clueless?” He

his glee. “Mr. Hoffman, you haven’t even stepped in, and the Yorks are

through some things and learn them the hard way, so she won’t get burned

“That’s it,” Ronald replied.

down at the ant–like

ID read ‘husband‘, which made her pause and

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