"Outrageous!" Clarisse was furious at Charles' words. "Is this how you speak to me?"

Charles remained silent.

Clarisse sighed. "You won't return to the Hoffman residence, so I had no choice but to come find you."

Hearing Clarisse's softened tone, Charles smirked with disdain. "Mother, you must be mistaken. I've always been this way. Grandpa and Dad never found any issue with it."

"That's them. They don't care about you, so naturally, they don't mind if you return or not. But Charlie, I'm your mother."

"Oh, you remember now you're my mother? When I needed your care, you weren't there. Now that I don't need it, you show up." Charles' tone turned cold, his face showing impatience.

"I'm working. If you have business matters, schedule an appointment with my secretary. For personal matters, wait until after work!"

You should know I wouldn't come from Capiton to Brookville if

Charles stood abruptly, looking at Clarisse coldly. "You were fine

her lip. "You... I came to discuss something. Your marriage to Janet can't

It's been a year, and

you don't understand, I'll say it again, Mother. I've never touched her. Even if she were to stand naked before me, I wouldn't

marrying her, if you and Uncle Milo like her so much, why don't Uncle Milo marry her

insolent child, what are you saying? Janet

Charles put one hand in his pocket and glanced sideways

"I won't hold the past against you, Mother, but I thought you'd

still want to coexist peacefully with me,

pressed the intercom. "Becky, get security up

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