The Cherished Wife

Charles' sharp eyes swept over Sean. "Looks like you're itching for a fight after a few quiet days.

He then extended his hand toward Peter. "Hand over the money."

Peter, however, pressed his lips together. There was a dangerous glint in his eyes. "Charles, are you targeting me today?"

Nearly every round had been won by Charles, but every time, it was Peter who had been the greatest loser.

Charles smirked. "There's no stopping luck when it strikes. Can't help it if you're all single."

This remark immediately sparked discontent among the group, especially Sean, who could hardly bear it anymore.

most time together, so he was accustomed to being on the receiving end of Charles' teasing. However, even with Noelle absent, Charles

seem to mind. At over 30, he had never had much interest in women, let

less than a year. Tania left after going through so much, and now, three years later, Peter still had not fully moved on from that chapter in his life. Sean, too, was in a similar situation. His feelings for Liliana had never been resolved. Even now, no woman stood by his side. Though he did not talk about it, everyone knew he felt guilt over what had happened

these men, as fate would have it, had

past few years, while Sean remained close to Charles, Peter would avoid him when possible. It was not because there was any animosity between them but simply because seeing Charles reminded him of Tania, and he did not want that. Peter was the first to stand up.

was placed casually over his long legs. These

haven't told

an eyebrow slightly. "What are you getting

said, his sharp gaze settling on Charles. "And can't think of anyone else capable of pulling that off besides

cards, tensed slightly. Even

as he said, "Steven, you guessed wrong this time." His gaze was steady as he met Steven's. "What would I stand to gain by doing