The Cherished Wife

Slut?

Winter narrowed her eyes and glanced up at Suzy. Suzy shrugged and mouthed, "Janet."

If Winter had not known it was her, she might have kept a civil tone.

Nonetheless, Janet's rude attitude and choice of words only fueled her anger further. Coupled with everything Janet had done to suppress her before, Winter felt a mix of old and new grudges bubbling up. There was no way she would let this go. "So, it's you, Ms. Baker. What's the matter? What do you want with me?" Winter sneered.

"Why do you have so much free time, Ms. Baker? Shouldn't you be chatting with Mr. Hoffman? Oh, wait, I get it-you probably can't see him even if you want to right now, can you?"

Winter laughed as she spoke, a laugh that only seemed to further provoke Janet's anger.

"You filthy slut," Janet spat out. "Don't get too full of yourself. Let me tell you, do you really think Charles truly likes you? Stop dreaming. I'm warning you, stay away from him, or I won't be so kind!"

"You know, Ms. Baker, you're quite amusing. Do you

to be Mr. Hoffman's cousin?

wouldn't dare, you

advice, Ms. Baker. My family, the Shaws, might not be as powerful as the Bakers, but this is

are, you can't extend your reach here. No matter how powerful you are back home, it doesn't matter now that you're out of your territory." With that, Winter

there's something going on between you and Mr. Hoffman. How could she just openly declare war on you? Is she out of her mind?" Suzy could not help but laugh. She noticed Winter had only

You still have dinner later with Mr. Lopez.

it!" After the events of last time, Winter had

you know what? You were right about one thing!" Winter chuckled,

"What did I say?"