The Cherished Wife

Peter smirked. "Didn't expect you to care about these things!" Then, he added, "It's the weekend. I thought you'd be busy."

"I am busy, and I didn't really want to come," Charles replied bluntly. Peter narrowed his eyes, his piercing gaze landing on Charles. His long fingers tapped lightly on his knee. "About the West City project, are you sure you want Lennon Group involved?" "What else?" Charles paused, rubbing his thumb against the base of his index finger. "I thought Lennon Group would be an ideal partner in Brookville."

"But you should also know that I'm not the one in charge of Lennon Group anymore," Peter remarked casually, though his tone did not reveal much emotion. "The old man divided my power and gave part of it to Rex."

"I trust you can handle it. Plus, that's an internal matter, and I won't interfere. But let's be real-are you seriously not planning to take full control of Lennon Group?" Charles asked, his sharp eyes flashing.

For Charles, Lennon Group was like an unwanted burden. If it were not for Peter, he would have taken action long ago.

his eyes, falling silent for a moment. "I've found

tensing. "Are

both knew who they were talking about-the woman who left and whose departure plunged Peter and the entire Hoffmans

not for Peter, Charles would have already moved against Lennon Group and

her back might not be what's best for her. You know me. If her return means she'll be hurt,

When Clarisse left after a fallout

father drowned himself at work, and it was Henry and Nancy who took care of him. Charles' affection for Tania stemmed from the mistaken

Charles did not know that Tania was Henry's daughter. By the time he found out, too much had already happened between Peter and Tania-too many