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.”

“I’ve always known of your

“Don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to. When I introduced Noelle to you,

first piece, his sharp eyes fixed on

unperturbed. He moved a black piece on the board. He smiled and picked up another black piece,

feelings for Nelly happened suddenly, but for Nelly, it was a

aback by

his student as someone who, despite his youth, was very composed. During his school years, Sebastian believed Charles had great potential and was destined for significant achievements. Charles had always been someone who acted without making a fuss, yet he always achieved

another relationship at the time and had not been

he had let it go when he saw

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