The Cherished Wife

Wife 114

Chloe gently lulled Anna to sleep at Robert’s big house. However, there was no sign of Robert yet, and Chloe was getting worried. “Robert hasn’t come back yet?”

“Miss, Mr. Harris…”

“Looking for me?” Robert walked in from outside and saw Chloe’s car. His eyes turned a shade darker. ” What did Charles say?”

“He’ll let you keep your shares, but you have to hand in your resignation tomorrow!” Chloe told him.” That’s the best deal Charles is willing to make, Robert.”

Robert shot Chloe a fierce look. “Didn’t you say your brother always listens to you?”

“You know Charles is being nice this time. You’ve seen what he can do. I’ve always said that as long as you don’t go too far, Charles will look the other way. But you really did too much this time.”

Chloe was so mad she could hardly speak. If she had not made a bad choice before, she would not be stuck with Robert now. “Don’t think Grandpa doesn’t know about the company you started on the side. Just because he hasn’t done anything doesn’t mean he’s okay with it. I’ve done all I can, so now it’s up to you, You can either quit or end up in jail.” Chloe let out an icy laugh. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Charles can do much more than this to do.”

Chloe finished her speech before storming out, clutching Anna in her arms. Robert’s face turned livid with anger. With a swift kick, he sent the tea table tumbling over, startling the servant who rushed to his side. Mr. Harris…”

“Leave me alone!”

The next day, at Collosus Group’s early morning meeting, the directors gathered well before the usual time. A buzz of speculation filled the room. They were not scheduled to meet that morning, but an urgent message had called them together.

A few of the top directors, who had heard whispers of news, started whispering among themselves.” Looks like Charles is planning to shake things up with us.”

“That kid’s still wet behind the ears, and he’s already trying to ditch us? His dad would at least show us some courtesy.”

“Well, Collosus Group isn’t what it used to be, and we all know what Charles is capable of.”

“Just watch. He doesn’t make moves without thinking.”

“Shh, he’s coming!”

Robert pushed the door open and walked in, his face clouded with displeasure. As he scanned the room, his annoyance seemed to deepen. Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

“Robert, what’s with your tardiness today?” Yaxkin, who never really got along with Robert, could not resist commenting. Robert just smirked and replied, “I’m right on time.”

“Really?” Yaxkin squinted his eyes, giving Robert a quick, fox–like glance. Seeing Robert’s pale, tense face made him feel a bit better. “I wonder what the Hoffman family’s young Mr. Hoffman is up to today, calling all the shareholders to a meeting. Do you know what this is about, Robert?”

“You…”

Before Robert could answer, the conference room door swung open again.

Ronald stepped in with a smile. “Everyone, Mr. Hoffman will join us very soon!” After Ronald’s

announcement, Robert stood up, frustrated. “What’s Charles up to? He called us all here, yet he doesn’t want to show up

himself?”

Ronald squinted slightly. “Mr. Harris, please be patient. Mr. Hoffman is just waiting on a document. He’ll be here any minute.” Ronald noticed Robert’s face tense up at the mention of ‘a document‘, a sure sign he

was nervous.

With a slight smirk, Ronald texted Charles, who was not really waiting for any document. He was merely in his office reviewing some files.

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