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.

in the doorway was a man. Though he seemed to have come in a rush, he looked composed without a trace of disarray. The

arranged by them. Giving Noelle a knowing look, Teresa tactfully excused herself and left.

dawned on her that this meeting was likely orchestrated by

Peter want to meet her? Could it

she approved of their relationship and held

realized the relationship was not right for them. That was

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 had parted the couple, maintaining distance was the best

a brief glance, and Noelle said softly, "Aunt Nancy, Peter would like to talk to you. But if you

Nancy. Moreover, although Peter was known for his ruthless demeanor