"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 that hungry!" He gave Noelle's shoulder a

was Ronald. "Mr. Hoffman, Milo lingered at your private room's door for a

next move,

Janet," Charles instructed, subtly lifting his hand to tell Noelle to stop piling

you

silent. Everyone stared at Charles, shocked by his

Sean looked visibly upset-though it was not out of pity

think attacking her will end well? And in

across Charles's eyes, sharp as a blade. "Milo needs to learn his lesson, or he'll never fall in line!" He

with his track

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

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