The Cherished Wife

Nancy nodded. "Your grandfather has a good eye." Although she had never met Sebastian in person, she had heard of him many times, especially because he was Charles' mentor and had a profound influence on him. She glanced at Charles, who raised an eyebrow and smiled. He then took the teaware from Noelle, carefully rinsing the pieces.

"Yes, his taste is truly impeccable," he said.

Noelle chuckled. "Why do I feel like you're bragging?"

Charles gave a soft laugh. "Whatever you say goes."

Nancy and Teresa shared a laugh at that.

Suddenly, footsteps echoed outside, approaching the room.

tilted her head in curiosity and looked at Charles just as a knock sounded on the door. She gave Charles a questioning glance. He stood up calmly, walked to the door, and opened it. Standing tall in the doorway was a man. Though he seemed to have come in a rush, he looked composed without

by them. Giving Noelle a knowing look, Teresa tactfully excused herself and left. Nancy, however, was taken aback-not only by Peter's

on her that this meeting was

to meet her? Could

In the past, when Peter and Tania were together she approved of their relationship and held high hopes for it. However, time had proven that the two

pain that Nancy realized the relationship was

did not feel any particular need to see Peter now. For the past three years, she had not intentionally avoided him, but she believed that since fate

to talk to you. But if you don't want to see him, we'll ask

although Peter was known for his ruthless demeanor toward others, he would never use such tactics