"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!"

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

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

Milo lingered at your private room's door for a bit before he took off." Charles's eyes narrowed slightly. "Yeah?

next move, Mr.

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

you let

at Charles, shocked by

looked visibly upset-though it was not out

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

to learn his lesson,

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

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

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