Charles glanced at Ronald, who immediately came over and handed him a piece of paper and a pen. Charles quickly sketched a few letters on the paper and then passed it to Janice. "When can it be ready?" he asked.

Janice paused for a moment. "When do you need it?"

"Before New Year's," Charles replied, glancing at his watch. "It's getting late. I'll wait for your good news."

"Understood," Janice said with a smile, gesturing politely as she watched Charles leave with his usual composed stride.

Narrowing her eyes, she looked down at the letters he had written-C&N. She wondered who this lucky woman was to be treated so thoughtfully by Charles.

Milo had a simple purpose for his visit to Brookville-to gauge Charles' intentions and to see how much tolerance Charles had for the situation.

It seemed Charles was not interested in playing along

a blind eye to certain matters, but this time, he had been very direct. Could it be that he genuinely felt something for Winter?

you worried I'm not

her, and she seemed to have aged

believe you'd mistreat Janet? You've taken care of her since she was young. Sometimes, you're

already met with Charlie," Milo replied. He was making allusions to the matter with Charles,

in surprise. "Didn't you just arrive in Brookville? How did

to see him, you could've told me. We could've gone to the Hoffman residence or had a meal

harm your son?" Milo snapped, clearly displeased. "I'm still Charlie's uncle. What's wrong with me meeting

what I meant. You know that Charlie and I don't have the best relationship; and he's not very close to you either," Clarisse explained. "He still holds a grudge about what happened three years ago

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