The Cherished Wife

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?”

on something. She dropped a hint during the morning meeting, and

trouble!”

his colleagues had reported. Now that Mr. Hoffman was married

Charles nodded. “Anything

with the York family…” Ronald paused.

go on. Ronald cleared his throat. “I spread the word like you

Samuel made to Julian, the two hundred million for Helios, Chester hasn’t said yes, but he hasn’t said no either. It looks like he’s letting it

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

probably not getting the cash he’s dreaming of,” Ronald said, barely hiding his glee. “Mr. Hoffman, you haven’t even stepped in, and

through 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.

lingered by the panoramic window long after Ronald had gone, gazing down at the ant–like people below, a small, knowing smile playing

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