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.

After all those years, her return to Brookville, to the Hoffman family, was bound to be more than just a simple visit. That's why Clarisse was sure to be at

from department to department. Her task was to nail down

breezed through 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

peered at the badge in her hand, a puzzled look creasing

at this year's company.

everyone gets just one. Red lanyards for the Jadies, blue for the gents. Don't lose it, or you'll

the beans. Wasn't the top prize a car last year?

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

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