Chapter 23

Noelle nodded. “I’m not well–versed in antique and can’t tell the difference between most things. I was wondering if I could ask for your help, since you seem quite knowledgeable about these antiques.”

“I’d be honored to!” Charles said as he narrowed his mind. “What were you thinking of gifting Mr. Shaw?”

“Hmm, probably a calligraphy piece, but anything else would work too. My grandfather has beautiful handwriting. Oh, he also shares similar interests to my maternal grandfather.”

Noelle felt that Charles would probably have a better idea of what to suggest if she told him that.

Sure enough, Charles nodded when he finished listening to her. “Ronald.”

Ronald soon appeared. He gazed at Charles attentively, doing his best not to have his gaze stray toward Noelle. “What can I do for you, sir?”

“Have Mr. Quinn bring out the newest shipment of antiques.”

not stop himself from glancing at

smile.

attention, immediately averting

thought to himself, ‘Charles has spent so much time sourcing these antiques, and they’re all collectors‘ items. If he’s allowing Noelle to

employees. When he emerged again, he saw his boss and Noelle leaning against different walls. A nervous look appeared on his face as he said, “Everything has been prepared,

and glanced at Noelle before he walked

after him and glanced around her surroundings in awe as they entered a charmingly decorated

had thought the antiques outside were already impressive enough and had not expected to be greeted with an even more breathtaking sight inside

he motioned for Ronald and Mr. Quinn to leave the room. The two exchanged glances before they left and closed the

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antiques in the room and

hand against the desk as he used his deep–set eyes to gaze intently at Noelle’s side

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