The Cherished Wife

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Winter stumbled several steps backward as J shoved her away. Thankfully, Suzy, who was there with her, reached out and steadied her. Suzy leaned toward Winter and asked, "Are you alright?"

A somewhat embarrassed look appeared on Winter's face as she shook her head. "I'm alright." Then, she steadied herself and drew in a deep breath as she turned to J. "Young lady, may I know who you are?"

"You're the young lady. Your entire family are young ladies." J's impression of Winter was not a favorable one, and she immediately shot back at Winter upon hearing what she said without attempting to save her any grace at all. Then, she turned to Charles and said, "Charles, who on earth is this woman? Why is she addressing you as her uncle? We grew up together, but why haven't I ever seen this woman?"

J refused to back down, and a fire seemed to roar in her eyes as she said, "Don't think you're all that just because you're well-dressed. Since everyone in the Hoffman family and the employees of Collosus Group are here now, we'll have to set things straight. Otherwise, there might be some people who will spread rumors in public. My aunt and uncle happen to be here today. Let's ask them if they know you."

J's proposal would make things an even bigger deal since she suggested they verify the truth right then and there. If both Mateo and Clarisse claimed not to know Winter, it would be greatly embarrassing for her.

Noelle stood in a corner and watched everything unfold before her, a slight smile on her face. She was not intentionally laughing at or mocking anyone but merely found Winter foolish for trying to claim she was connected to Charles at a place like this. Seems like she would end up losing more than what she had bargained for.

Arya's eyes widened as she watched. "Holy sh*t! What's going on now?"

"Shush. Watch!" Noelle said as she patted Arya's hand, signaling her to remain patient. Meanwhile, a glint appeared in the eyes of Brian, who was standing beside Noelle. An enquiring look emerged in his eyes as the corner of his lips curved upward slightly.

Since J had specifically mentioned their names, Mateo and Clarisse would have to step forward even if they didn't want to. Although Clarisse felt that J's approach was somewhat undignified, she was also curious about who the woman was to have the gall to pretend she was a member of the Hoffman family.

Winter had gone from having absolute confidence to feeling panicked. She had not expected things to end up the way they were now. After all, she had just wanted to flaunt her identity and had expected Charles not to emba her in any way because someone as

sure to be mindful of how he was perceived in public. After all, she was one of Royal Star's artists, and Xavier was also connected to the Hoffman family.

well-known as him ware

look.

Winter gave Charles a pleading look, seemingly hoping Charles would help her. However, before Charles could say anything, J's patience ran out. "Aunt Clary, come take a this woman a member of the Hoffman family? Could I be the ignorant one? However, I've never heard you guys bring her up before. Uncle Mateo, do you know who she is?"

When Mateo heard his name mentioned, he walked forth to take a look. However, he shook his head. "Could she be the daughter of one of Charles' friends?"

J scoffed. "Charles' friend? Aren't all his friends around his age? Would it be possible for them to have a daughter her age?"

"Uncle Charles, say something..."

Winter bit he lip. "It's true that I'm not Mr. Hoffman's niece, but my husband shares a similar last name. His name is Xavier Harris, and my father-in-law's name is Joseph Harris. So... it wouldn't be

me to address Mr. Hoffmang for

as

Uncle Charles, would it?"

"Joseph Harris?" Clarisse narrowed her eyes as she glanced at Mateo and Charles. She saw a stunned expression appear on Mateo's face momentarily before he regained his composure.