"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

off. "No need. There's plenty here, and I'm not that hungry!" He gave Noelle's shoulder a reassuring

phone buzzed shortly after. It was Ronald. "Mr. Hoffman, Milo lingered at your private

our next move,

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

meds before you let Milo see

silent. Everyone stared at Charles,

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

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

blade. "Milo needs to learn his lesson, or

away, but with his track record, he would surely try

as Janet was Milo's ace in the hole, he wouldn't relinquish his advantage. However, if that

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