The Cherished Wife

"Enough already, you've never been a burden. You're the most important thing to me," Henry said, giving Nancy's hand a reassuring pat. "If you really think it's the right thing to do, then I'll go. However, I'm bringing you with me, just to show our faces." "Alright!"

Nancy nodded, pleased, then quickly asked, "Charles, how's the prep for the annual meeting coming along?"

"Our team's got it pretty much under control. The meeting's in five days, so you guys should definitely come." "And your folks..."

"They'll probably be there too!"

Charles was not too fussed about it. Whether he invited Clarisse or not, she would show up.

He knew exactly what Clarisse was thinking.

her return to Brookville, to the Hoffman family, was bound to be more than just a simple visit. That's why Clarisse was

crack of dawn in the Collosus Group skyscraper, Becky was on a mission, zipping from department to department. Her task was

the project department, Arya, who never met a stranger, flagged her down. Since Becky was practically the twenty-seventh-floor boss's right-hand woman, everyone was always extra chummy with

what's the deal with these badges you're handing out?" Arya peered at the badge in her hand, a puzzled look creasing her forehead. "Is there

at this year's company.

safe, 'cause everyone gets just one. Red lanyards for the Jadies, blue for the gents. Don't lose it, or you'll be missing out on

on, Becky, spill the beans. Wasn't the top prize a car last year? It's not something even wilder this

on the head. It's a killer perk." Becky's smile widened. Getting picked to stun the dance floor with the big boss of Collosus Group beat

thought, Becky gave Arya's hand a reassuring pat. "Fingers crossed for