The Cherished Wife by Chweety

"Hmm." Winter nodded, giving Suzy's hand a quick squeeze. "You understand me. I've got to stop by Xavier's company later, so I can't hang with you all. Just let me out at the next corner, okay?" "Sure!"

Once Winter stepped out, sunglasses on and in disguise, Suzy's smile vanished. She settled into her seat, quiet as a mouse.

Jane noticed Suzy's quick switch from cheery to serious. "I thought you and Winter were close?"

Suzy turned to her. "Of course. You know that, right? We've always been super close!" However, as she spoke, her face told a different story.

Jane arched an eyebrow, sensing something off, but she was not about to dive into that drama. "Whatever's going on with you and Winter, just keep me out of it."

"Don't worry, Jane. I'm not one to start trouble. Besides, I'm Winter's pal. Everything I do, I do for Winter's sake."

Jane gave Suzy a long, hard look, shook her head a little, and dropped the topic.

up at a restaurant. Suzy and Jane

to see just the two of them. "Come

to chat about Winter, the girls wisely kept quiet on the subject

"Mr. Wells, you're here?"

clearly recognizing him as Charles's right-hand man. Without missing a beat,

smoothly pulling out chairs for Jane and Suzy. He ensured they were seated before he gestured

and Suzy could not

on the tabletop. Once the girls had made their choices, Ronald leaned in. "You know, even if you hadn't

Suzy and Jane perked up. Their eyes were locked on Ronald, eager

looks. She's the darling of Royal Star Entertainment. Getting her to Collosus Group's big bash would be a major win." Jane let out a relieved chuckle. "Mr. Wells, you've

eyebrow arched playfully. "You think

Jane. "Wait,