"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!"

touched your food earlier." She looked at the table. "Should

the waiter, but Charles waved her off. "No need. There's plenty here,

looked away and, taking Noelle's cue, started to eat. His phone buzzed shortly after. It was Ronald. "Mr. Hoffman, Milo lingered at your private room's door for a bit before he took off." Charles's

next

him to Janet," Charles instructed, subtly lifting his hand to tell Noelle to stop piling food on his plate. "But first,

before you let Milo see

silent. Everyone stared at Charles, shocked by his harsh

kept their cool, but Sean looked visibly upset-though it was not out

out of your mind? Do you really think attacking her will end well? And in my hospital of

a blade. "Milo needs to learn his lesson, or he'll

Janet away, but with his track

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

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