The Cherished Wife

"But she didn't volunteer to get sick. I had no choice myself all those years ago. Besides, Janet is perfectly fine now, and she's not like her mother. I've cared for her for so many years, and have you ever seen her harm anyone?" Milo's face was pale, and he looked like it

was a secret of his that had been revealed. "Besides, you should know that Janet is a kind girl who never means anyone harm."

"Oh?" Charles raised an eyebrow, seemingly still unconvinced. "Either way, she's still not someone I'd consider. If she's a younger sister of mine, I'd take good care of her and ensure she never has to worry about her basic needs being met. However, if she harbors any ulterior motive, the Hoffman family would never approve of it, even if I didn't express any opinion. You thought things to be simpler than they are," Charles said as he got to his feet, directing his gaze downward to meet Milo's eyes. "Treat this as a welcome gift from me to you, Uncle. If we ever get the chance to meet again, I'll make sure to give you another grand present."

Charles fiddled with the cufflinks on his suit. Ronald immediately hurried over when he noticed so he could take Charles' coat off the coat stand and hand it to him.

Charles took the coat and draped it over his arm, a radiant expression on his face as he gazed at Milo. "I've got other matters to attend to today and won't be able to spend more time with you, Uncle." Then, he turned to Ronald. "Get a tour guide to take Mr. Baker around the city. After all, Brookville is very different from Capiton, and he might end up bumping into an unsavory crowd given that he's not well-versed with the layout of the land!"

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that Charles was gone, he turned and smiled at Milo. "Mr. Hoffman has instructed that you can let me know where you feel like visiting, and I'll see to it that you are accompanied to that place, Mr.

in his eyes made it seem like he was practically about to eat him alive. Ronald raised an eyebrow, the

Mr. Hoffman!" He seemed far more

a sharp look glinting in his eyes as he met Ronald's gaze. "Take a look at the Baker family. Have they been discussing sales with the

retrieved a tablet and pulled up the information. "The Baker family has been experiencing

the country can function well. If things within theme company are in chaos, he won't have any time on his hands to think about

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