The Cherished Wife

"Alright!" Annie agreed readily. After Winter and Xavier had walked far away enough, a few others approached Annie and began chatting. "I heard that Noelle and Winter never got along since they were kids. Seems like there's a story there!" "Do you remember what happened a few months ago during Winter's engagement party? Noelle caused quite a scene, claiming that the sisters were fighting over the same man. It even made the news." "Really? I didn't know about that."

"Annie, do you know any details?"

"Why do we need details? Let's just follow them and see what's going on! I have a feeling something interesting is about to happen!"

The group chatted amongst themselves, and soon, they all decided to follow along. Annie was the last to move.

She quickly called Noelle, asking where she was and whether she had already left.

At that moment, Noelle was in the restroom. She had initially planned to leave, but after reconsidering, she felt too unwilling to go. She wanted to see exactly what Winter had planned.

the paparazzi, Noelle would be left with

she was safe. She no longer harbored any jealousy toward Noelle. She just wanted to complete this task and be spared from Charles.

and Xavier were walking ahead. Winter was repeatedly telling Xavier not to get angry with Noelle no matter what she said. Winter explained

invited many wealthy young people. Perhaps one of them might catch Noelle's eye, and maybe they'll get together. I

a pang of discomfort

his feelings for Noelle and Winter anymore. When he was dating Noelle, he found her a bit

in intimate matters.

match for him in that regard, whereas Noelle was always cautious and conservative. Although he did not mind Noelle's nature, compared to

I won't say anything rash." Xavier patted Winter's hand. "Even if

she'll forgive