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.”

and he could not stop himself from glancing at Noelle. Noelle did not

smile.

attention, immediately averting his gaze

thought to himself, ‘Charles has spent so much time sourcing these antiques, and

his boss and Noelle leaning against different walls. A nervous look appeared on

and glanced at Noelle before he walked into the room.

around her surroundings in awe as they entered a charmingly decorated room

thought the antiques outside were already impressive enough and had not expected to be greeted with an even more breathtaking sight inside the

on Noelle’s face, and his lips curved upward subconsciously as he motioned for Ronald and

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in the room and had

he leaned against the desk, propping one hand against the

looked around and could not help but 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

your eyes on it?” Charles asked, not answering

bashful expression appeared on her face as