The Cherished Wife

Noelle's smile stiffened, and even Sean's expression turned sour.

It was probably the first time he had encountered someone even more shameless than himself, someone who could say such brazen things without any shame.

Luckily, the butler came down from upstairs at this time. "Ms. Noelle, Mr. Smith," he greeted, standing respectfully by Noelle's side.

"Ms. Noelle, Sir Shaw knows you've returned and has asked you to come upstairs. Mr. Smith is welcome to join you."

"Alright," Noelle replied.

She felt awkward and uninterested in staying in the same space as Jade, so she gladly took Sean upstairs. As the butler led the way, he asked, "Ms. Noelle, who might this gentleman be?" "Eli, don't worry. He's my friend," Noelle replied with a smile. "Mr. Smith, this is our family's butler and my grandfather's assistant."

"Hello, Eli!" Sean responded, showing his ability to read people. Realizing that Eli was not on Jade's side, he relaxed.

approvingly. "Hello, Mr.

in," Eli said, pausing briefly. "Sir Shaw is in a good mood today. What would you like

Noelle replied, then she opened

chair with a thick blanket covering his legs. There was also a

removed his glasses and set

as she walked over and took Samuel's

looked up at

this is Sean,

Cons O come over. "Mr. Smionet is Sean approached, his demeanor exuding

Sean knew how to act appropriately in important

down to be at Samuel's eye level and greeted him

Samuel looked a bit puzzled, not quite understanding