The Cherished Wife by Chweety

"Alright!" Winter watched as Annie helped to greet the guests, then cast a cold glance in her direction.

Suzy walked over and whispered, "Simon is here too. Are you sure you want to go through with this? It's Simon we're talking about. If he decides to pursue this, it could get messy!"

Winter scoffed. "What are you afraid of? I've done my homework. Simon's not that high up in the York family's hierarchy; he has an older brother overshadowing him. He can't cause too much trouble. Besides, isn't this what he enjoys? I'm actually doing him a favor." Winter smiled, taking Suzy's hand. "You don't need to do anything, just keep an eye on Simon."

"Mr. York, you're here!" Winter then hurried over to greet Simon as he approached. The other guests made way for him as he walked by.

While some of Winter's old classmates might not know Simon, the young socialites certainly did. Simon was infamous in their circles for his wild lifestyle.

Simon approached Winter with his alluring eyes. His gaze was almost more seductive than that of any woman. He smirked while narrowing his eyes. "Ms. Shaw, it's been a while."

slender fingers tracing the rim of the glass. He raised it slightly,

lifted Winter's hand and kissed the back of it. Leaning closer to her ear, he murmured with a soft

spine. She stared into Simon's mesmerizing

to put some distance between them. He swirled the wine in his glass and took a sip before adding playfully, "You look so lovely

with a married woman, Meanwhile, Winter snapped back

like it was

the curious stares from guests and quickly tried to regain her composure. "Mr. York, you sure

unbothered. "A rare beauty like you

face. However, she restrained herself as she knew her