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.

followed Ronald's car until they pulled up at a restaurant. Suzy and Jane got

He did not seem surprised to see just the two of them. "Come

care to chat about Winter, the girls wisely

"Mr. Wells, you're here?"

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

the ladies," Ronald said, smoothly pulling out chairs for Jane and Suzy. He ensured they were seated before he gestured for them

and Suzy could

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

Their eyes were locked on Ronald, eager for

lips quirked into a half-smile. "Winter's got talent and 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 got

playfully. "You think

anxiety washed over Jane. "Wait, is Winter not