The Cherished Wife

Winter stumbled several steps backward as Janet shoved her away. Thankfully, Suzy, who was there with her, reached out and steadied her. Suzy leaned toward Winter and asked, "Are you alright?"

A somewhat embarrassed look appeared on Winter's face as she shook her head. "I'm alright." Then, she steadied herself and drew in a deep breath as she turned to Janet. "Young lady, may I know who you are?"

"You're the young lady. Your entire family are young ladies." Janet's impression of Winter was not a favorable one, and she immediately shot back at Winter upon hearing what she said without attempting to save her any grace at all. Then, she turned to Charles and said, "Charles, who on earth is this woman? Why is she addressing you as her uncle? We grew up together, but why haven't I ever seen this woman?"

Janet refused to back down, and a fire seemed to roar in her eyes as she said, "Don't think you're all that just because you're well-dressed. Since everyone in the Hoffman family and the employees of Collosus Group are here now, we'll have to set things straight. Otherwise, there might be some people who will spread rumors in public. My aunt and uncle happen to be here today. Let's ask them if they know you."

Janet's proposal would make things an even bigger deal since she suggested they verify the truth right then and there. If both Mateo and Clarisse claimed not to know Winter, it would be greatly embarrassing for her.

her face. She was not intentionally laughing at or mocking anyone but merely found Winter foolish for trying to claim she was connected to Charles at a place

watched.

the eyes of Brian, who was standing beside

if they didn't want to. Although Clarisse felt that Janet's approach was somewhat undignified, she

not to embarrass her in any way because someone as well-known as him was sure to be mindful of how he was perceived in public. After all, she was one of Royal Star's artists, and Xavier was also connected to

However, before Charles could say anything, Janet's patience ran out. "Aunt Clary, come take a look. Is this woman a member of the Hoffman family? Could I be the

look. However, he shook his head. "Could she be the daughter of one of