"Excellent!"

Charles's lips quirked up in a sly grin. "I'll have someone take you home!"

"No need. I'll head back myself!"

"Sure. I'll take my leave, then!"

Charles had what he wanted, so there was no point in sticking around with Milo any longer.

He returned to the private room, where everyone was finishing their meal. They caught sight of Charles, looking all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and figured the negotiation must have been a breeze. Charles slid into the seat next to Noelle and glanced around. "Why's everyone staring?"

Noelle flashed a smile and dished up some more food for Charles. "Everything went okay?"

He nodded. "Yep!"

looked at

was about to flag down the waiter, but Charles waved her off. "No need. There's plenty here, and

after. It was Ronald. "Mr. Hoffman, Milo lingered at your

next

and bring him to Janet," Charles instructed, subtly lifting his hand to tell

you let

at Charles, shocked by his harsh

and Peter kept their cool, but Sean looked visibly

mind? Do you really think attacking her will end well?

eyes, sharp as a blade. "Milo needs to learn his lesson, or he'll never fall in

agreed to take Janet away, but with his track

Milo's ace in the hole, he wouldn't relinquish his advantage. However, if that ace were to crumble, Milo might just back

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