The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Wife 29

Chapter 29

Ronald instinctively looked toward Charles, but the nonchalant look on his face made it evident he did not plan to say anything. He felt a headache forming, but he put on a bold face and said, “No, there’s no way it’s a mistake. Definitely not. This is the correct price!”

“That can’t be right!” Noelle might not be an expert in field, but she was no idiot either. There was no way something from Curio Corner could be purchased at that price. Besides, Charles had picked it out, and he would not have picked out something inexpensive. Noelle did not believe it one bit.

Sweat pooled on Ronald’s forehead, and he could not help thinking to himself, ‘You’re right that it wasn’t cheap. It was so expensive! However, he did not dare say that aloud and merely laughed stupidly. “You probably don’t know this, Ms. Shaw, but Mr. Hoffman often purchases extremely valuable antiques from Curio Comer. The shopkeeper is a smart man, and he knows what discounts he can afford to offer. This pen isn’t particularly valuable, and initially,

refused

baselle. However, I felt you would prefer some form of

payinitially,

your grandfather, Ms.

this is a

relief

Corner would occasionally offer loyal clients sweet deals so they could continue their business relationship. She had

bit down on her lip and said, “Alright, but

got the hint and chuckled as he said, “I just recalled something I need to take care of at the office, Mr. Hoffman. I’ll

away, moving even faster than a rabbit, and Noelle stared after him in astonishment. She seemed to have something else on her mind, but given the circumstances, she decided to get into the car. “Thank you for all you’ve

“No worries.”

family mansion was on the western

explained why it was particularly rowdy and crowded today. The Shaw family was not among the most influential families in Brookville, but they were still well–respected, and that had only become even more evident under Joshua’s leadership

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party over half a month ago. There was also another important reason why they were going over the top this

for a long time, and they did not want their efforts to go to waste because of Sir Shaw. Since so many people would be present and watching tonight, there was no way