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.

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

car door. He did not seem surprised to see just the two

care to chat about Winter, the girls wisely kept quiet

"Mr. Wells, you're here?"

manager spotted Ronald the moment he walked in, clearly recognizing him as Charles's right-hand man. Without missing a beat, he whisked the

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

could not

as a cucumber, idly drumming his fingers on the tabletop. Once the girls had made their choices, Ronald leaned in. "You know, even

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

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

playfully.

of anxiety washed over Jane. "Wait, is Winter not making the cut