The Cherished Wife by Chweety

Chapter 749

Samuel descended the stairs as his gaze swept over everyone present. He gave Julian a warning look before saying, "Now that everyone's here, let's begin the meal." "Yes, let's start. Fay, go help in the kitchen," Jade said before tugging on Julian's sleeve.

"Everyone, let's head to the dining room."

With Noelle's support, Samuel took his seat and then pulled her hand, saying, "Noelle, where are you going? Sit beside me."

He pointed to the seat next to him and then turned to Sean. "Guests are always welcome. Since you're Noelle's friend, Mr. Smith, would you mind sitting next to me?"

"Of course not, sir. Today is the Shaw family's gathering. I'm the one who might be overstepping by being here," Sean replied. He then took the seat on Samuel's other side.

This arrangement placed Noelle and Sean in the two most important spots beside Samuel.

but she had to

were served. The Shaws had a rule forbidding

Jade broke the silence. "Noelle and Bob, you two have known each other for quite some time now. What about your marriage plans-" "One shouldn't

Jade's expression stiffened, though

toward Samuel. "It's not about manners. Since Noelle brought him

just worried that Noelle,

settle down and have a family. And with someone as

as though she had Noelle's best interests at heart. In reality, however, her true intention was to

think I'm right?"

keeping

Jade's with sharpness. "Marriage is a significant

at Sean and smirked. "As for Mr. Jones and