Chapter 29

Ronald instinctively looked toward Charles, but the nonchalant look on his face made it evident he did not plan to say anything. He felt a headache forming, but he put on a bold face and said, “No, there’s no way it’s a mistake. Definitely not. This is the correct price!”

“That can’t be right!” Noelle might not be an expert in field, but she was no idiot either. There was no way something from Curio Corner could be purchased at that price. Besides, Charles had picked it out, and he would not have picked out something inexpensive. Noelle did not believe it one bit.

Sweat pooled on Ronald’s forehead, and he could not help thinking to himself, ‘You’re right that it wasn’t cheap. It was so expensive! However, he did not dare say that aloud and merely laughed stupidly. “You probably don’t know this, Ms. Shaw, but Mr. Hoffman often purchases extremely valuable antiques from Curio Comer. The shopkeeper is a smart man, and he knows what discounts he can afford to offer. This pen isn’t particularly valuable, and initially,

refused

baselle. However, I felt you would prefer some form of

payinitially,

your grandfather, Ms.

this is a

snuck a look at Charles after saying that and heaved a sigh of relief upon noticing Charles

clients sweet deals so they could continue their business relationship. She had just so happened to stumble across this amazing

Charles and noticed he was leaning against the car leisurely. She bit down on her lip and said,

in. I’ll take you home!” Charles said as he glanced at Ronald, who immediately got the hint and chuckled as he said, “I just

something else on her mind, but given the circumstances, she decided to get into the

“No worries.”

on the western

was particularly rowdy and crowded today. The Shaw family was not among the most influential families in Brookville, but they were still well–respected, and that had only become even more evident under Joshua’s leadership in

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