The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 22

Chapter 22

Noelle headed to Curio Corner. Sir Shaw did not have many hobbies, but he did enjoy collecting antiques, and the house was filled with various antique pieces of artwork. Rumor had it that he was an appraiser when he was younger but had given up that passion to inherit the family business.

When Noelle entered Curio Corner, an employee immediately approached her and asked, ” What are you looking for, Miss?”

Noelle was not particularly well–versed in this area. She merely wanted to butter up Sir Shaw. After all, he was the only person in the Shaw family who was still civil to her, and she did not want him to be upset because of her.

“I’ll just browse for a bit,” Noelle told the employee before looking around her. However, nothing stood out to her.

“Hello, Mr. Hoffman. We just received a shipment of items from the Renaissance a couple of days ago and have kept everything you requested reserved for you as per instructions.”

Noelle was still browsing when a trio of men entered the shop. The man taking the lead was none other than Charles Hoffman, whom she had not seen for a couple of days. He left the talking to the middle–aged man standing beside him and merely nodded from time to time.

gaze

in his direction, and their eyes met unexpectedly. Noelle saw Charles. lips curve

to continue speaking when Ronald interrupted him and

Ronald and the middle–aged

as he

in through the windows, and the man walked toward her with his back against

statue, and one could only wonder just

time no

in her thoughts when Charles walked up to her. His long, slender fingers

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embarrassment as she replied, “Long time no see, Mr. Hoffman!” Noelle chuckled. When she felt

to time,” Charles said, a slight smile

a light grey suit that made his body seem extremely well–proportioned. His long legs folded

had unbuttoned three of the buttons on the shirt he was wearing, using his slender, elegant looking fingers to pinch and rub it between his fingers