"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 table. "Should we get

but Charles waved her off. "No need. There's plenty here, and I'm not that

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

next

find Milo and bring him to Janet," Charles instructed, subtly

meds before you let

stared at Charles, shocked by his

Sean looked visibly upset-though it

out of your mind? Do you really think attacking her will

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

agreed to take Janet away, but with his track record, he would surely try

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

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