"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!"

your food earlier." She looked at the table. "Should we get

Charles waved her off. "No need. There's plenty here, and I'm not that hungry!" He gave Noelle's

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

next move,

now. Tomorrow, find Milo and bring him to Janet," Charles instructed, subtly lifting his hand to tell

meds before you let

stared at Charles,

cool, but Sean looked visibly upset-though it was

attacking her will

"Milo needs to learn his lesson, or he'll never fall in line!" He knew his uncle Milo all too

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

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

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