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.

and spent the most time together, so he was accustomed to being on the receiving end of Charles' teasing. However, even with Noelle absent, Charles was still this smug. Charles chuckled. "You brought this on yourselves.

had much interest in women, let alone love. It was something

Peter and Sean were different. Peter had been married once, but the marriage lasted 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

would have it, had been in love

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

cards while the other was placed casually over his long legs. These last three years must've been tough on Peter," he remarked,

still haven't told him

slightly. "What

it's impossible he can't find Tania unless someone deliberately erased her tracks," Steven said, his

gripping a set of cards, tensed slightly. Even so,

lips as he said, "Steven, you guessed wrong this time." His gaze