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.

he and Charles were the closest and spent the most time together, so he was accustomed to being on the receiving end of Charles' teasing.

had never had much interest in women, let alone love.

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 did not talk about it, everyone knew he felt guilt over what had happened with

men, as fate would have it, had been in love with women from the Hoffman family-Charles'

when possible. It was not because there was any animosity between them but simply because seeing

while the other was placed casually over his long legs. These last

told

eyebrow slightly.

tracks," Steven said, his sharp gaze settling on Charles. "And

gripping a set of cards,

this time." His gaze was