The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 572

"The prize is massive, and any clever kid would be itching to snag it. However, this time around, I'm not flying the flag for the Jabs family-it's all about the Smiths."

With a sly eyebrow quirk, Peter shot a look over at Sean, who was trying to make himself invisible at the next table.

Sean's hand shot up. "Hey, don't look at me I'm just the doc. I'm small fry. The Smiths' mess will land in my cousin's lap when it's all said and done, so keep me out of it." He was quick to wash his hands of the whole affair.

Truth be told, Sean, the doctor, could not care less about their squabbles. "However, hey, if you guys are feeling generous and want to hook up our hospital with some medical goodies, or whatever, I'd say that's a pretty sweet deal!"

Bob let out a derisive snort. "In your dreams! The Smiths might be yours, but I'm the one babysitting them for now," he said, locking eyes with Sean. "Don't think you can just dodge the bullet."

Sean clicked his tongue in mock dismay. "Cousin, come on, it's a day for celebration. Let's not kill the vibe, okay? Today's all about Mr. Fischer's big comeback. We gotta show some love, don't we?"

in, tossing his cards aside and reaching

against his in a silent challenge, and just like that, they were locked in a

pretty lost in the jargoShe gatheredwas that Yoel and Bob were eyeing a piece of land in West City, thinking it was a gold mine, so they wanted in. However, when it came to Yoel

Charles gave Noelle's hand a gentle squeeze, snapping her out of her

she stammered. "I just noticed Peter seems to have

in close

teasing smile as he looked at Noelle, a flicker

to pick up on it, especially with the sparks flying between Yoel and Peter Anyone with half

him," Charles said, laying out the trio's complicated dynamics in

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smitten. However, something about the way Jennifer looked at

a nagging feeling that something was off, but she figured it was none of