The Cherished Wife

"You mentioned earlier that you had something to show me?" Charles interrupted Sean. "Give it to me."

Sean flashed a harmless smile, but it gave off a strange vibe, one that made Noelle and Rowena feel like it was insidious and sly.

Sean handed Charles the video he had just recorded in the lounge. "When I went to see Noelle earlier, I stumbled upon quite the show. Take a look for yourself-it's quite entertaining!"

Charles glanced at the video and then looked at Sean, asking, "Did she see it?"

Sensing a gaze on her, Noelle looked up and found herself staring into Charles' deep, stormy eyes. She gave him a puzzled look, silently mouthing, "What's wrong?"

Charles withdrew his gaze and focused on Sean's face, pressing him, "Well?"

Do you think I'm that kind of person? Rest assured, Noelle definitely didn't see it. I made sure she left the room first," Sean assured Charles. "I swear, there's no way I'd let Noelle see something like this! I just filmed it on a whim, thinking it might

look, one that sent a shiver down Sean's spine. He

over!" Sean smirked. "I didn't expect it to

make sense of them. Seeing the calculating look on Sean's face, they both silently vowed to keep their distance from him in the future. Meanwhile, Charles tapped the table, casting a warning glance in Sean's direction. At that moment, Winter appeared, having changed into a different outfit as she walked arm-in-arm with Xavier. Both of them looked radiant, as if they were truly basking in the happiness of newlyweds. The time they had spent together was long, and with Xavier's intense approach, Winter was a bit unsteady on her feet.

their marriage was a done deal. Though he felt a lingering resentment, thoughts of the family's shares

Charles was with her. There was now another man at the table, one he did not recognize. Yet, this man seemed just as impressive

his whole body radiating