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 skill in

Sebastian shot Charles a sideways glance. “Don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to. When I introduced Noelle to you, you

his first piece, his sharp eyes fixed on

smiled and picked up another black piece, playing with it between his fingers. “With all

the board and continued, “My feelings for Nelly happened suddenly, but

aback by Charles‘

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 his goals. The reason Sebastian introduced Charles to his granddaughter Noelle was precisely because of these qualities. Noelle was gentle and lacked the assertiveness needed to navigate

relationship at the time and had not

to force matters, and he had let it go when he

he would still be in the dark. Though both Noelle, his beloved granddaughter, and Charles, his prized student, were