The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Ronald handed Charles the list from Royal Star Entertainment. Winter's name was nowhere to be found. Charles glanced at it and tossed it aside. "So, nobody at Royal Star Entertainment is into Winter, huh?"

Ronald shook his head. "Winter's like a lone wolf. She barely hangs out with the Royal Star crowd. She's too proud to learn from the veterans and too aloof for the newbies. Honestly, it's a wonder she's lasted this long in showbiz. It must be her agent's doing, because Winter wouldn't last long alone."

Charles smirked. "Well, let's shake things up. Add her to the list. Throw in Brielle and Lara, as well as... this one." He pointed at a random name. "I heard Winter's agent's been knocking on your door."

Ronald's mouth twisted in surprise. "Mr. Hoffman, you've got eyes everywhere!" He had not even reported it yet, but somehow, Charles was already in the loop.

Charles glanced up, giving Ronald an indifferent look. "Ruby was about to head downstairs to find you when she spotted Winter's nanny car."

It was Ruby who had filled Charles in. Usually, Charles stayed out of the business at Royal Star Entertainment, but this time was different. He wanted Winter to make the cut for the guest list, or he would not have bothered to ask. "So, Jane wants Winter to go to the Colossus Group's big bash, huh? I don't get it. Why do you want Winter to go?"

"Let Ruby know it's just them four. Tell them to get ready and make sure they've got their act

Ronald was out the door, Charles got a call from Clarisse. "Hey, Charles. I heard your uncle moved into your

answer Clarisse's burning question, which only stoked the flames of her anger. Clarisse had been blissfully unaware until today when she accidentally caught wind of the servants at the Hoffman family's old house

when

had not just gone out for a breath of fresh

The revelation

debacle three years ago that had Charles at the end of his rope with her. Clarisse was no pushover. The thought of her son

the thorn

loathed and envied. How could Nancy ever hold a candle to her?

had somehow managed to Henry