"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!"

at the

waved her off. "No need. There's plenty here, and

cue, started to eat. His phone buzzed shortly after. It was Ronald. "Mr. Hoffman, Milo lingered at your private room's door for

next move,

Milo and bring him to Janet," Charles instructed, subtly lifting his hand to tell Noelle to stop piling food on his

before you

stared at Charles, shocked by his harsh

Peter kept their cool, but Sean looked visibly upset-though it was not out of pity for

Do you really think attacking her will end well? And in my hospital

Charles's eyes, sharp as a blade. "Milo needs to learn his lesson, or he'll never fall in line!" He knew his

his track record, he would surely try

wouldn't relinquish his advantage. However, if that ace were to crumble, Milo might just

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