The Cherished Wife

Chapter 82

+15 BONUS

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?”

up on something. She dropped a hint during the morning meeting, and right after, Mr. Lambert

trouble!”

was married to Noelle, he surely wanted to be in the loop

Charles nodded. “Anything

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

“I spread the word like you told me to, and the Yorks are all over Simon and Julian’s

but he hasn’t said no either. It looks like he’s letting it slide. But Chester’s probably in the dark on the deal

a short laugh. “Chester, that sly old fox. You really think he’s clueless?” He waved his hand dismissively. “Cut to

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

some things and learn them the hard way, so she won’t get burned again.” His eyes sparkled with determination as he adjusted -his tie.

“That’s it,” Ronald replied.

after Ronald had gone, gazing down at the ant–like people below, a small, knowing smile playing on

when her phone buzzed, The caller ID read ‘husband‘, which made her pause and stare at the screen, lost in thought. She