The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 287

After Noelle left with the thermos, Charles turned his gaze back to Sebastian’s piercing eyes, which seemed capable of seeing through one’s soul.

Charles smiled calmly, unfazed by the intense scrutiny. How about a game of chess, sir?”

Sebastian snorted but stood up nonetheless. “Fine. Let’s go to the study.”

Charles followed Sebastian, his smile unwavering. Despite his age, Sebastian was still spry, moving with a youthful vigor. Once they reached the study, Charles easily found the chessboard and set it up, waiting for Sebastian to join him.

Sebastian glanced at Charles. “Don’t think that just because Noelle spoke up for you, I’ve forgiven you. Noelle is my granddaughter, and I know her temperament well.”

sir,” Charles replied, setting up the chess pieces. “I’ve always known of your skill in chess since our school days. How

to. When I introduced Noelle to you, you didn’t show much interest. I could tell you weren’t particularly eager. You two have no foundational emotional

his first piece, his sharp eyes

another black piece, playing with it between his fingers. “With all due respect,

on the board and continued, “My feelings for Nelly happened suddenly, but for Nelly, it was a

was taken aback by Charles‘

making a fuss, yet he always achieved his goals. The reason Sebastian introduced Charles to his granddaughter

had been involved in another relationship at the time and had not

and he had let it go

be in the dark. Though both Noelle, his beloved granddaughter, and Charles, his prized student, were dear to him, Sebastian could not help but feel some anger. Hence, his genuine anger the previous