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.”

gave Charles a startled look, and he could not stop himself from glancing at Noelle.

smile.

almost imperceptibly, and Ronald immediately jerked to attention, immediately averting his gaze

‘Charles has spent so much time sourcing these antiques, and they’re all

he saw his boss and Noelle leaning against different walls. A nervous look

Noelle before he walked into

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

not

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

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the room and had

propping one hand against the desk as he used his deep–set eyes to

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