The Cherished Wife

"You two, come over here." Janet pointed at the two bodyguards Charles had assigned. "Charles only said for you to protect me, not to keep staring at me. I'm not a criminal."

"But Mr. Wells' instructions were very clear. We are to stay with Ms. Baker and Madam Baker. We can't leave your side for even a moment," one of the bodyguards replied, unfazed by Janet's words. He showed no intention of yielding. "Please, Ms. Baker, don't make this difficult for us."

"Why, you-"

"That's enough!" Clarisse cut Janet off. "Janet, how many times have I told you? You need to be mindful of your identity and behavior when you're outside!" Clarisse frowned. "Look at how you're acting!"

Clarisse glanced at the two bodyguards. "I'm Charlie's mother, as you should know."

"Yes, madam," they acknowledged.

"Since you know who I am, you should also know that crossing me won't end well for you!" Clarisse warned.

following orders. Mr. Hoffman pays us, so we only answer

her eyes. "Fine, I won't make things difficult for you. But I'd like some tea

right away!" one of the bodyguards responded immediately

Bring her to me. And also bring over the person

had deliberately swapped the number cards in the raffle

explanation was that something had gone wrong along the way.

up front when one of Charles' bodyguards approached her. "Ms. Malls, Ms. Baker would like to see

"Now? Did Ms. Baker say what it's

to see the person who managed the raffle box," the bodyguard answered Becky's questions. Becky pressed her lips

and glanced at the bodyguard. "Weren't you assigned to keep

see me, and

Hoffman, and it was replaced.