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"What did you just say?""I've made up my mind. I have to confront Robert. He's gone too far!" Charles tasted the coffee. He did not like it and set it down with a frown. He glanced at Chloe and tapped his fingers. "Some things are out of your control."Collosus Group has had its share of troublemakers these past few years. I get that you've had Robert by your side for a long time and don't want to shake things up, but that doesn't mean I owe him any favors."Maxwell closed his eyes for a moment. "Do you really want to alienate the entire board? These folks have been with me since they were kids. Some of them are like brothers to your dad and uncle. If you go after them, it could really hurt Collosus Group.""Is Collosus Group doing so great now that we can afford to not act?" Charles challenged. "You shouldn’t get involved. I know what I'm doing!" He stood up to leave.However, Chloe gently set down little Anna. "Go play with your uncle."Anna blinked her big eyes and scurried o
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Chloe's face was pale and troubled. "Charles, do you really have to be so stubborn?" she asked, her voice filled with distress.Charles shot Chloe a quick look and a tiny smile. "You helped raise me. You know this is just the way I am." He flicked the ash from his cigarette and saw that Chloe looked upset. "I have to deal with Robert, no matter what's going on between you two. Remember, the Colossus Group belongs to the Hoffman family, not just one person.""You..." Chloe's face was pale, but she knew Charles too well. "Alright, I’ve got it.""Big Sis," Charles said, tossing his cigarette away, "I can't stand it when someone has control over me."Chloe was taken aback as she watched Charles's car speed off, her body shaking a little.At that moment, Anna woke up. Not seeing her mom in tears, she called out, "Mommy!""Here I am, sweetie," Chloe replied.Knowing there was no going back, Chloe got into the car and instructed the driver, "Take me to Mr. Harris's place, please."Cha
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Noelle nodded, then hesitated and shook her head, which made Charles's eyes twinkle with amusement. "Well, what’s on your mind?"Noelle fidgeted. "The friend I met today is called Rowena."Charles took the history book from Noelle. He was a bit surprised by her nervousness, and his fingers stopped for a second. He looked at her and grinned. "She must be a really good friend!"Noelle nodded again. "We went to college together, but she moved to Afron for some stuff a few years back." Noelle paused for a moment. "She just got back. We haven't seen each other in so long, so..."Charles nodded, showing he understood. "Why didn't you guys talk more?""Wasn't I supposed to bring you dinner? Uh, have you eaten yet?"Charles paused, his long fingers wrapped around the book. He pressed his lips together and was quiet for a while.Noelle saw his look, and her brow furrowed. "You didn't eat, did you?"Charles gave a small nod. "I’m not hungry.""How can you not be hungry?" Noelle scolded
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"Why are you looking at me like that?" Charles asked, catching Noelle's gaze.Noelle quickly looked away, feeling a bit awkward. "Oh... Rowena mentioned she wants to meet you soon."Charles stopped eating for a moment. Noelle, noticing his silence, felt a flutter of worry. Charles was not the kind of man whose time came cheap."Um… If you're too busy, that's totally fine. My friend just wanted to make sure I'm being taken care of. That's all!" Noelle said, feeling a bit embarrassed. Charles just smiled and asked, "When?""Huh?" Noelle blinked, then quickly added, "Anytime, really. Whenever you're free. I hope it's not too much trouble.""Not at all," Charles replied, his eyes crinkling with a smile. "I'd be happy to meet your friend. It's not a bother at all."Charles had been concerned that Noelle had not quite grasped her role in their relationship yet, which was why he had not introduced her to his friends. However, when he heard her call him ‘husband’ to her friend Rowena ove
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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
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Charles's long fingers moved across the papers as he narrowed his eyes, focusing on the information in the documents. They contained details about the Shaw family and some issues involving Winter.After a moment, Charles tapped the papers, gathered them up, and texted Ronald back. "I'm on my way!"He straightened his tie and headed for the conference room.Everyone in the room was getting restless, especially Robert and his friends, who all stuck together. They all knew a bit about what was going down today, but none of them could really believe Charles would have the guts to go against them. Their shares might not be a lot, but if they sold them, it could really rock the boat for the Colossus Group. They just could not see Charles actually taking them on today.However, they guessed wrong. Charles was not just ready to make a move, he was ready to pull out his trump card.The moment Charles walked into the meeting room, he slammed his papers down on the table and took his seat li
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"How could you possibly know?" Robert's face was ghostly pale. "I can't believe it."Charles gestured dismissively, and Ronald caught on quickly. "Gentlemen, Mr. Hoffman would like a private chat with the three directors, please."The usual crowd that hung around Charles left first. The neutral ones, sensing the tide had turned, did not want to get dragged down too, so they scattered quickly as well.Soon, the large conference room was left with only Charles, Robert, and two other directors.Charles gestured for them to sit. They were no strangers to tough times, but they had never seen Charles this assertive before. They realized they had underestimated him."Don't you gentlemen want to see?" Charles asked."No, we'd rather not," they replied.Charles's smile was thin but dangerous. "Money laundering overseas, dealings with arms dealers… These are serious crimes." His face turned stern. "Collosus Group has always been clean. My grandfather may have retired, but his rules haven'
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"Charles, you'll pay for this!"Robert's curses filled Collosus Group as he was led away. No one knew what would happen to him, but everyone knew who really held the power here now."Mr. Hoffman, the young miss is looking for you!"Charles's secretary was on the phone. "She's already in your office!""Got it," Charles replied, giving Ronald a meaningful look. "Handle what comes next. And remember, if you don't uproot the weeds, they'll grow back with the spring breeze.""Yes, Mr. Hoffman!" Ronald replied with a serious tone. "I'll take care of it right away."Charles walked back into his office and found Chloe sitting on the couch, looking fidgety and worried. She was holding a coffee cup, but she could not bring herself to drink from it.As soon as the office door opened, she jumped to her feet. "Charles!"Charles gave a little squint and leaned casually against the door, a half-smile on his face. "We're at the office, you know.""Mr. Hoffman!" Chloe said, her voice showing s
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Sean emerged with a somber expression. "Margaret has confirmed that there's a fresh needle mark on Noelle's arm. That shadow from earlier must have injected something into her, which likely triggered her immediate symptoms."Charles clenched his fists, the sound of his knuckles cracking filling the tense air. "What's the plan?""Before the virus spreads too deeply, we could try using blood from Noelle's close relatives to extract certain components that might counteract it," Sean explained.Charles narrowed his eyes. "Be clearer. What are you suggesting?""This idea isn't fully tested. I only came across it in medical literature, and there's no guarantee it will work. If the virus hasn't invaded her bone marrow, we might still have a chance."Charles' expression eased slightly, but a hint of apprehension lingered. He glanced at Sean, who hesitated before continuing. "We need to call in Uncle Harrison and Shirley. Ideally, we should also bring Kelly here.""Fine!"Harrison arrive
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"Make sure to cooperate well with Dr. Ellison, alright?"Charles leaned down, planting a soft kiss on Noelle's forehead before stepping out with Sean. "What's going on?"Outside, Peter, Tania, and Brandon were waiting. Brandon kept peeking into the room, and his curious eyes were wide with concern. "Uncle Charles, what's wrong with Aunt Noelle?"Charles' expression softened immediately. He reached out to tousle Brandon's hair gently. "Aunt Noelle is fine. She's just feeling a little sick.""Oh, then Bran will give Aunt Noelle some candy. If Auntie eats candy, she won't hurt anymore," Brandon said with childlike earnestness, pulling a few candies from his small bag and handing them to Charles."Uncle Charles, give these to Aunt Noelle!""Alright."Charles accepted the candies, his gaze drifting back to the room. He watched through the window as Noelle cooperated with Margaret's examination. His chest felt unbearably tight with worry."Have you figured out what to do yet?""Wh
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"Mm, you didn't cry," Noelle said with a faint smile.Her face was still pale, but it was clear she had passed the peak of her pain.She placed her hands gently on Charles' face, slowly pulling herself up. After finding a comfortable position, she leaned into him, her head nuzzling against his chest like a mother soothing her child.Her delicate fingers traced the contours of his face. "You didn't cry."Charles could not help but tremble slightly. Lowering his gaze, he found Noelle looking up at him. She cupped his face with both hands, her body leaning closer, and her forehead was lightly pressing against his.She rubbed against him gently. "You were just worried about me," she said softly. Then, she placed a gentle kiss at the corner of his mouth."Our Charlie is the best, the strongest. How could he cry? Crying is my job."Noelle's smile was so tender and warm that it seemed to melt the storm brewing in Charles' heart.He carefully wrapped her in his arms, brushing his face
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"She has the virus too?" Tania gasped sharply. She had never experienced an outbreak herself, so she did not realize how excruciating it could be. Seeing Noelle in such pain now, Tania froze. "Then, we...""Peter, take Tania and Bran outside!" Charles shot Peter a look. Peter nodded and led Tania out of the room.Charles took a deep breath, then grabbed Sean forcefully by the collar. "What do we do now?""Charles, calm down. Just calm down. I don't know the right treatment yet. I can only...""What did you just say? You don't know how to treat her?" Charles' voice was a growl, his eyes blazing with fury."Do you realize how much pain Nelly is in right now? You're a doctor, and you're telling me you don't know how to help her?"He lifted Sean off the ground by his collar, his entire body trembling with rage. "Look carefully! The person lying there is Nelly. She's your cousin. And you're telling me there's nothing you can do?"Charles' bloodshot eyes reflected his desperation as
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"Yes, and coincidentally, the registered name is Yves Hoffman!"Charles' expression instantly darkened. "What did you just say?""The hospital keeps these records confidential, but I managed to pull some strings. Yves is someone from the Hoffman family!"Charles' gaze turned cold and sharp, locking onto the name. His tone was steely. "There's no one by that name in the Hoffmans."If such a capable person existed within the family, he would have known by now.Although the Hoffmans were a vast family, Charles was familiar with anyone who had notable skills or influence.The existence of this Yves puzzled him. If someone like this was truly from the Hoffmans, there was no way he would not have known.Peter's face grew serious. "If Kelly was indeed abducted and later gave birth to Seth, then this man could very well be Seth's biological father."If he's connected to the Hoffmans, it explains why Seth's DNA matches someone from your family."Charles nodded. "That was my theory as w
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"What are you even saying?" Noelle reached out, gently pushing Charles aside and pulling him to sit next to her.Her delicate hands rested on his cheek, then traced over his brow bone. She shook her head with a soft laugh. "You're the one who saved me."Charles moved his lips as if to speak but swallowed his words when he met Noelle's eyes. "I just blame myself for not protecting you this time," he murmured."You can't blame yourself for that. The one to blame is the person who captured me. They were in the shadows while we were in the light. How could we know what they'd do next?"Don't dwell on it too much. Look at me—I'm perfectly fine now," Noelle reassured him, her hand lightly caressing his face. "You haven't been resting well these past few days, have you?"Her earnest gaze landed on him, leaving Charles no room to deflect. He nodded. "I missed you too much to sleep.""What a sweet talker!" Noelle smiled shyly before admitting, "I missed you too.""Charlie, do you know wh
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Charles narrowed his eyes slightly. "Alright, understood."Ronald was still stiff from fear, and he felt as though his entire body was frozen. He was terrified Charles might lose his temper and send him flying with a single kick.He had not forgotten how Andrew had been on the receiving end of several kicks from Charles that day. Despite being much tougher than Ronald, Andrew was still nursing his aching chest from the encounter."Mr. Hoffman, I'll take my leave now," Ronald blurted before making a hasty retreat.Leaning casually against the edge of Noelle's bed, Sean scoffed, "Charles, look at you. Your subordinates are scared to death of you."Charles lifted his gaze, coldly sweeping his sharp eyes across Sean's face. "Aren't you leaving yet?""Damn!" Sean cursed under his breath. "Talk about burning bridges!"Turning to Noelle, he complained, "Noelle, look at your husband! Treating his cousin-in-law like this—give him a good scolding for me!"Charles cracked his knuckles, an
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"Okay!" Noelle agreed, then looked at Sean. "Ar the baby's okay?""All good! You're healthy as can be!" Sean said with a harmless grin, looking a bit mischievous. "You know, Charles was so worried when you didn't wake up, he nearly took it out on me. Noelle, you've got to admit, your husband can be a bit clueless. I mean, I'm practically his uncle now, right?"Noelle could not help but giggle at Sean's antics."It's between you and Charles, not my problem!""Okay!" Charles gave Sean a wry smile. "You'll stay in the hospital a bit longer to be watched over.""Oh!" Noelle suddenly looked at Charles. "How did you guys find me?""What is it?" Charles asked Noelle. "Got something on your mind?"Noelle chewed on her lip, thinking. "Suzy wasn't killed by Winter. Winter came to argue with me that day because she wanted to take me away, but it wasn't her idea. I think someone was using Winter. However, when the person in black clothes took me, they left Winter behind.""Yep, she's with
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Noelle thought she had a really long dream. She dreamed of a man with a mask and an old woman who seemed to give her an injection before everything went dark."Ah!"Noelle's eyes snapped open to a sea of white. She blinked, trying to make sense of the fleeting images in her mind. The ceiling above her looked different from the place she had been locked up. She could smell medicine. Was she in a hospital?Noelle turned her head, and before she could figure it out, a shadow fell over her. "Awake?"She felt a large hand on her forehead. Noelle blinked at the sound of the familiar, yet weary voice, and blinked again.The warmth on her forehead brought Noelle back to reality. She saw the man in front of her, her eyes filled with tears. "Charlie!"She scrambled out of bed and wrapped her arms around Charles's waist, burying her head against him. She clung to Charles, afraid to let go even for a second.Charles had rushed to Noelle's side the moment she let out a scream. When he saw he
