The Cherished Wife

Winter had once truly liked that necklace, but now, seeing it only made her feel a deep sense of irritation.

At this moment, Annie pushed the door open and stepped inside. Winter turned around impatiently, ready to snap. "Who told you to come in... Annie?"

Annie glanced at the necklace lying on the floor. When Winter was not looking, her gaze darkened briefly. Then, she bent down to pick up the necklace, smiling as she said, "I don't see why you're so upset. Xavier is your husband now. This just proves that Noelle is nothing more than a defeated opponent. What's a necklace compared to that?

"Xavier belongs entirely to you now. I imagine Noelle is just bitter, so she's using this necklace to try to provoke you. But think about it. Besides trying to upset you, what else can she do?"

Winter cast a suspicious glance at Annie, feeling that she had been acting a bit strange lately. Annie, who used to be quick-tempered, was not usually the type to say something so calculated. Nevertheless, Winter could not deny that Annie's words did make her feel better.

Previously, Winter had grown closer to Suzy because Suzy was smart and quick to understand her unspoken thoughts.

be spelled out directly. Hence, while Winter was

Why get angry? Soon enough, Noelle will get what's coming to her."

it!" Winter nodded while collecting herself. "Later, make sure you hand Noelle

I'll take care of it.

hand in return. "Annie, I'm counting on you

"And

worry." Winter's gaze darkened, seemingly filled

moment, Noelle found a random spot to

she walked in. She looked different from the tast few times he had seen her.

their hands. Noelle was like a