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.”

Ronald gave Charles a startled look, and he could not stop himself from glancing at Noelle. Noelle did not

smile.

together almost imperceptibly, and Ronald immediately jerked to attention, immediately averting his gaze away

time sourcing these antiques, and they’re all collectors‘ items. If he’s allowing Noelle

the message to Mr. Quinn and his employees. When he emerged again, he saw his boss and Noelle leaning against different walls. A nervous look appeared on his face

nodded and glanced at Noelle before he walked into the room.

her surroundings in awe as they entered a charmingly decorated room

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

subconsciously as he motioned for Ronald and Mr. Quinn to leave the room. The two exchanged glances

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

desk, propping one hand against the desk as he used his deep–set eyes to gaze intently

after seeing Francesco Petrarch’s work. “My grandfather owns his work too,” she said as her eyes

your eyes on it?” Charles asked, not answering the

face as she shook her head and said, “No. I’m not too familiar with these works. Why

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