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.”

he could not stop himself from glancing at Noelle. Noelle did not know what they were talking about and merely gave

smile.

immediately averting his gaze away from Noelle as he

much time sourcing these antiques, and they’re all

saw his

and glanced at Noelle before he walked into the room.

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

impressive enough and had not expected to be greeted with an even more

look on Noelle’s face, and his lips curved upward subconsciously as he motioned for Ronald and Mr. Quinn to leave the room. The two exchanged glances before they left

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was distracted by the antiques in the room and had no

as he leaned against the desk, propping one hand against the

“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

Charles asked,

the subject, and a slightly bashful expression appeared on her face