Samuel descended the stairs as his gaze swept over everyone present. He gave Julian a warning look before saying, "Now that everyone's here, let's begin the meal." "Yes, let's start. Fay, go help in the kitchen," Jade said before tugging on Julian's sleeve.

"Everyone, let's head to the dining room."

With Noelle's support, Samuel took his seat and then pulled her hand, saying, "Noelle, where are you going? Sit beside me."

He pointed to the seat next to him and then turned to Sean. "Guests are always welcome. Since you're Noelle's friend, Mr. Smith, would you mind sitting next to me?"

"Of course not, sir. Today is the Shaw family's gathering. I'm the one who might be overstepping by being here," Sean replied. He then took the seat on Samuel's other side.

This arrangement placed Noelle and Sean in the two most important spots beside Samuel.

in displeasure as she prepared to sit, but she had to hold back her irritation. "Yes, he's right. We have to treat our

the dishes were served. The Shaws had a

"Noelle and Bob, you two have known each other for quite some time now. What about your marriage plans-" "One shouldn't speak while eating. What's

not about manners. Since Noelle brought

already married and doing well with Xavier. I'm just worried that Noelle, as a young woman out there on her own,

have a family. And with someone as outstanding as Bob, I don't want her to

sounded thoughtful, as though she had Noelle's best interests at heart. In

don't you think I'm right?"

had been keeping her head

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