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."

his slender fingers tracing the rim of the glass. He raised it slightly, saying, "Happy birthday to

Leaning closer to her ear,

a shiver run down her spine. She stared

smile on his face, Simon released inter's hand and stepped back to put some distance between them. He swirled the wine in his glass and took a sip before adding playfully, "You look so lovely when you

married woman, Meanwhile, Winter snapped back to reality. Her face was burning with embarrassment. The

like it

her composure. "Mr. York, you sure have a way

unbothered. "A rare beauty like

the urge to slap the smirk off Simon's face. However, she restrained