The Cherished Wife

Cody examined Noelle, realizing that she was not as he had imagined.

He had thought, based on Annie's descriptions, that Noelle might not be a respectable woman. However, seeing her now, she seemed quite dignified. She stood confidently beside Charles without being overshadowed.

Charles' dark eyes fell on Cody, narrowing slightly. Cody immediately realized his mistake and quickly diverted his gaze.

"Mr. Adams, please sit. There's no need to be so tense," Charles said calmly, contrasting Cody's evident nervousness.

Cody sat down again, feeling unsure about where to place his hands and feet.

Becky then brought in tea, setting it down in front of him. Cody accepted it politely.

"Mr. Hoffman, may I ask why you've called me here today?" Cody could not fathom the reason why Charles summoned him here. After all, Charles had already promised to spare Annie and Adams Corp after the previous incident.

and pulling a file from his desk drawer, which he

shares of Adams Corp that Charles had acquired to suppress

shaky, and despite Cody's best efforts, restoring it to its former glory was nearly impossible

Seeing the document now made his hands tremble slightly. "Mr. Hoffman, what do you want me to

he said, appreciating Cody's quick grasp of the situation.

If you cooperate with me, these shares will be returned to you, along with the

and rise would be inevitable. "Mr. Hoffman, please me what

on his knee. "And it doesn't require you to take any

Annie," Charles

explaining, "Mr. Hoffman, I know Annie made mistakes before, but she has learned her lesson and changed. She even met with Mrs. Hoffman yesterday and apologized. Could you please let her