Chapter 767

Charles lifted his coffee mug in a toast. "Noelle's a bit clueless. She even planned a meet-up with you today."

"That's not true!" Noelle protested, though her voice was a whisper amidst Charles's commanding presence.

Charles gave her a sidelong glance, a look of mild reproof, and leaned in to whisper, "We'll talk about this when we get home." He then turned to Samuel with an easy smile. "Noelle's always had a knack for making coffee. Grandpa, is it the way you like it?" "It's not bad at all. I've spoiled her too much since she was little. If she steps out of line, just let me know!"

Charles's lips quirked up in agreement. "Will do!"

Noelle bristled a bit. "What could I possibly do wrong?"

his eyes playfully. "Fetch us a pot

to get her out of the room. Despite her irritation, she knew better than to try to keep secrets from Charles-he was too clever to be

herself

to Samuel, his face turning serious as he poured another cup of coffee. "Grandpa, you know Noelle just as well as I do. Once she's got a question nagging at her, she won't let it go until she's

Samuel raised an eyebrow, surprised.

she's ready to talk.

man like Charles was a free spirit and hard to rein in. Noelle would

coffee cup down with a clink. "I've

caught on?" He leaned in, eyes searching Samuel's. "I started digging a few months back.

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