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."

of wine from a nearby waiter, his slender fingers tracing the rim of the glass.

back of it. Leaning closer

run down her spine. She stared into

distance between them. He swirled the wine in his glass and took

woman, Meanwhile, Winter snapped back to

it was on

"Mr. York, you sure have a way with words," she replied with a forced smile as she showed off her

smirk deepened. He was clearly unbothered. "A rare beauty

smirk off Simon's face. However, she restrained herself as