The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Winter exchanged a glance with Annie, who nodded and then looked over at Noelle.

Noelle noticed Suzy and Simon leaving and pretended to feel dizzy, stumbling a few steps. Winter quickly came over to support her. "Noelle, what's wrong?"

Noelle shook her head and smiled weakly. "It's nothing. I probably just drank too fast. I'm fine."

"You're still saying you're fine when you're in this state? Look at you. Come on, let me help you rest for a bit. We won't be cutting the cake just yet. We're waiting for your brother-in-law to arrive," Winter said in a caring tone. "Let's go." "No need," Noelle refused, shaking her head. "It's your birthday today. It wouldn't be right for you to leave. I'll just sit here for a bit."

Winter appeared to hesitate. "How about this? I'll ask Annie to take you to the rest area instead."

She gave Annie a subtle look. "Annie, could you help take my sister to rest?"

"Of course!" Annie responded, moving to support Noelle. "Come on, I'll take you over."

"Thank you," Noelle replied with a faint smile. The next moment, she pretended to lose her balance, leaning heavily on Annie. Annie supported her as they left while Winter watched Noelle's retreating figure with a smirk. "Noelle, this time, you won't escape disgrace."

Winter signaled to a few people hidden in the crowd, who then discreetly followed behind.

unpredictable. He's not working with Winter, but if he tries anything, I might

slightly. "Then just leave. I'll tell them I already

"Okay."

someone's coming!" Annie whispered urgently. "It's the paparazzi Winter hired. Looks like

Winter grew as she continued, "She's

bitterly. "Even if you ask me, I honestly don't

together. "Let's head

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there for over half an hour before Noelle finally instructed Annie to return to the banquet

re-entered the hall, Winter spotted her and smirked. "How

the rest area," Annie replied with a smile. "What about

the paparazzi are already in position. We'll head over shortly," Winter said,

time, Annie, your

that were still visible despite the heavy makeup. "Annie, when are