The Cherished Wife

Chapter 257

Ronald shook his head quickly. “Nope. I’m all done with my report!”

Charles gave Ronald a look, and Ronald clamped his mouth shut, then blurted out, “Oh, I just remembered. I’ve got something else to do, Mr. Hoffman, Madam. I’ll be on my way!”

“Um…” Noelle, noticing Ronald’s rush, felt a bit puzzled. “I’ve cooked some food, Ronald. You can eat before you leave!”

Ronald stopped for a second, feeling sharp eyes on him. He straightened up and let out a goofy laugh. “Madam, you’re too kind, but I really have to run. I’ve got some urgent things to handle. Enjoy your dinner. I won’t keep you!”

Watching Ronald zoom off, Noelle paused, then turned to Charles and bit her lip. “Why did he rush off like that? Did you give him something urgent to do?”

Charles narrowed his eyes in thought, then stood up and waved Noelle over. “What’s up?” Noelle asked as she came closer. She glanced at the papers on the desk and raised her eyebrows. “Is this

Winter’s contract?”

the contract. “Want to

and started reading. She looked up, shocked, thinking she must have misread. However, even after checking again, she

floor.

her face in disbelief. “I can’t

think?” Charles teased, tucking a loose strand of her hair behind her ear with

You’re seeing it right!”

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smart, and this contract seems so unfair. How could she agree to it?” Noelle bit her lip, struggling to believe it.

her.

so she knew her well. She could not

her.” He took the contract from Noelle and led her out of the study by