The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 23

Chapter 23

Noelle nodded. “I’m not well–versed in antique and can’t tell the difference between most things. I was wondering if I could ask for your help, since you seem quite knowledgeable about these antiques.”

“I’d be honored to!” Charles said as he narrowed his mind. “What were you thinking of gifting Mr. Shaw?”

“Hmm, probably a calligraphy piece, but anything else would work too. My grandfather has beautiful handwriting. Oh, he also shares similar interests to my maternal grandfather.”

Noelle felt that Charles would probably have a better idea of what to suggest if she told him that.

Sure enough, Charles nodded when he finished listening to her. “Ronald.”

Ronald soon appeared. He gazed at Charles attentively, doing his best not to have his gaze stray toward Noelle. “What can I do for you, sir?”

“Have Mr. Quinn bring out the newest shipment of antiques.”

not stop himself from glancing at Noelle. Noelle

smile.

imperceptibly, and Ronald immediately jerked to attention, immediately averting his gaze away from Noelle as

‘Charles has spent so much time sourcing these antiques, and they’re all collectors‘ items. If

saw his boss

Noelle before he walked into

him and glanced around her surroundings in awe as

already impressive enough and had not expected

he motioned for Ronald and Mr. Quinn to leave the room. The two exchanged glances before they left and closed the door behind

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was distracted by the antiques in the room and had no idea that Ronald

propping one hand against the desk as he used

give Charles a doubtful look after seeing Francesco Petrarch’s work. “My grandfather owns his work too,” she said as her eyes met his. She felt her heart skip a beat, so she blushed as she looked away and asked, “Oh? Where did your

eyes on it?” Charles asked, not

on her lip. She had not managed to change the subject, and a slightly bashful expression appeared on her face as she shook her head and said, “No. I’m not too familiar with these works. Why