The Cherished Wife

Chapter 22

Noelle headed to Curio Corner. Sir Shaw did not have many hobbies, but he did enjoy collecting antiques, and the house was filled with various antique pieces of artwork. Rumor had it that he was an appraiser when he was younger but had given up that passion to inherit the family business.

When Noelle entered Curio Corner, an employee immediately approached her and asked, ” What are you looking for, Miss?”

Noelle was not particularly well–versed in this area. She merely wanted to butter up Sir Shaw. After all, he was the only person in the Shaw family who was still civil to her, and she did not want him to be upset because of her.

“I’ll just browse for a bit,” Noelle told the employee before looking around her. However, nothing stood out to her.

“Hello, Mr. Hoffman. We just received a shipment of items from the Renaissance a couple of days ago and have kept everything you requested reserved for you as per instructions.”

Noelle was still browsing when a trio of men entered the shop. The man taking the lead was none other than Charles Hoffman, whom she had not seen for a couple of days. He left the talking to the middle–aged man standing beside him and merely nodded from time to time.

After they entered, Charles‘ wandering gaze landed on Noelle almost immediately.

Noelle saw Charles. lips curve

continue speaking when Ronald interrupted him and motioned

them. Ronald and the middle–aged man headed into

breath as he strode toward Noelle, whose

her with his back against the light. He looked like he had been bathed in gold, and

realized how attractive Charles was. He had features that made him look like a Greek statue, and one could only wonder just

time no see,

was still lost in her thoughts when Charles walked up to her. His long,

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“Long time no see, Mr. Hoffman!” Noelle chuckled. When she felt a

dabble in them from time to time,” Charles said, a

well–proportioned. His long legs folded over each other as he leaned against the pillar lazily, a