"Noelle, that's a bit harsh, isn't it?" Sean said, his voice edged with frustration. "If I was just hungry, I could've grabbed a bite downtown. Why would I bother coming all the way from my place to yours?" He sighed dramatically. "Do you really think I'd want to come and play

house if Charles hadn't twisted my arm?" Noelle was speechless.

"Don't mind his blabbering!" Charles shook his head. "Noelle, why don't you tidy up the dishes? Sean and I need to talk."

"Sure thing!" Noelle agreed, nodding. "You guys head to the living room. It's cramped here, and we don't have a study," she said a bit sheepishly.

Sean quirked an eyebrow. "Hey, no offense taken. I was just messing around. Let's head out, Charles!" After a satisfying meal, Sean felt rejuvenated and trailed behind Charles into the living room.

call me over for dinner, right?" Sean said, twirling a cigarette between his fingers without lighting it. "I noticed some shady figures lurking downstairs

widened in disbelief. He had heard rumors, sure, but that was more intense than he had expected. "I mean, Janet

plan? There was quite the stir recently, and your little distraction

Charles nodded solemnly.

she few days back. However, then, surveillance had ramped up again, had called off the watch

about me and Noelle? Charles, don't you think that's a bit underhanded?" Charles's lips

keep throwing me into the spotlight, and it doesn't feel right. Why

said with a furrowed brow, but Sean let out a scoff. "Wrong, he's her ex-husband!" Tania

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