The Cherished Wife

Ronald knew Charles to be decisive and unforgiving, just like Steven. He never held back against his foes, which made his current actions all the more puzzling.

Charles just smirked. “Seems like using Mr. Fischer’s tricks once in a while isn’t a bad idea!”

Steven?

Ronald’s brow creased as he remembered a story about Steven. He had wanted to turn a woman into a top–notch agent. He supposedly threw her into a den of snakes and wolves, making her fight for survival among the beasts every single day.

He kept the woman close, finding joy in breaking her spirit every day. Eventually, she turned into his most powerful ally. She served the heartless man as a tool for others and for herself.

Ronald never understood why Steven liked to be so cruel, but Steven sure seemed to love it. Charles and Peter usually did not agree with Steven, but Charles was acting just like him now. Ronald felt sorry for Winter. She had made an enemy of the wrong guy.

“Just killing her would be too easy,” Charles said with a steely smile. “We’ll do it slowly. We’ll build her up and let her shine. Then, when she’s at her highest, we’ll knock her down. Even if she doesn’t break completely, she’ll be crushed. That’ll hurt more, right?”

Ronald shivered. He reminded himself to never make an enemy out of Charles.

“Start giving her the best opportunities you’ve got,” Charles instructed. “But first, she’s got to get rid of her old debts!”

Ronald blinked in surprise. “You want me to sign Winter?”

Charles nodded. “If she wants the spotlight, we’ll give it to her,” he said, his lips curling up. “She’ll learn that the spotlight can turn pretty ugly.” Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

“Sure. I’ll get right on it.” Ronald thought back to how Xavier had not said yes right away. “I wonder if Winter will say yes. I only gave her the part of the second female lead!”

“Don’t worry. She’ll definitely say yes,” Charles said with certainty. “Someone as driven as her won’t say no. Off you go!”

Once Ronald left, Charles got busy with some work before he picked up the phone to call Noelle.

“Hello!” Noelle had just wrapped up her work and picked up the call without even glancing at who it was.

Charles frowned a little when he heard Noelle’s business–like voice, but he kept quiet. Noelle, hearing silence, looked at the phone in surprise. “Charles? Why did you call me?”

“You didn’t save my number?” Charles’s voice was deep and clearly not happy.

Noelle could tell he was upset, even over the phone, and she felt a bit sorry. “I did save it. I just didn’t see who was calling because I was occupied.”

“Hmm?” Charles made a sound that showed he did not quite buy it. Noelle did not really believe her own excuse either. She bit her lip. “I’m serious. Do you want me to send you a screenshot to prove it?”

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“Never mind. Just make sure you save it for next time,” Charles said, his annoyance fading away when he heard Noelle’s playful voice.

Charles had cooled off, but Noelle still felt a little hurt. I did make a note. Really!”