"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

about to flag down the waiter, but Charles waved her off. "No need. There's plenty here, and I'm not that hungry!" He gave Noelle's shoulder a

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

our next move, Mr.

Charles instructed, subtly lifting his hand to tell Noelle to stop piling food on his

you let Milo

fell silent. Everyone stared at Charles, shocked by

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

attacking her will end well? And in

sharp as a blade. "Milo needs to learn his

his track record, he would surely try something like that

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

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