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.

years ago was not just for the reasons she had given. A big part of it was the embarrassment of facing the Hoffman family. After all those years, her return to Brookville, to the Hoffman family, was

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

the project department, Arya, who never met a stranger, flagged her down. Since Becky was practically

in her hand, a puzzled look creasing her

at this year's company.

"Keep it safe, 'cause everyone gets just one. Red lanyards for the Jadies, blue for the gents. Don't lose it,

bigger this year? Come on, Becky, spill the beans. Wasn't the top prize

perk." Becky's smile widened. Getting picked to stun the dance floor with

gave Arya's hand a reassuring pat. "Fingers