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"Enough! Can't we eat a meal in peace? We have a guest, after all. Let's focus on the meal," Samuel, as the head of the family, quickly interrupted Jade.

He even shot her a sharp, cold glance.

Despite wanting to say more, Jade was silenced by Samuel's authority. She lowered her head and kept her thoughts to herself, but inwardly, she was furious with Noelle for not knowing her place.

The meal was quite tense. After they finished, Samuel invited Sean to play a game of chess.

Unwilling to pretend to be part of a harmonious family with the Shaws, Noelle accompanied them upstairs to Samuel's room.

Eli prepared Samuel's favorite Yorkshire tea, and Noelle busied herself with brewing it while Samuel and Sean focused on their game.

had always known him as a carefree playboy and did not expect to see

an accomplished chess player. Although he had lost to Charles before, he remained

to Sean. This made Samuel regard him with newfound respect. "It seems even an old man like me

cornered. "You flatter me, Sir Shaw. Honestly, my chess skills were honed thanks

no way he and

it looks like you've finally met

the tea and

and handed the other cup to Sean. "Grandpa, you and Mr. Smith continue with your game. I'll be right back

that, Noelle left Samuel's room. After using the restroom, she passed by the study and

she moved closer and realized voices were coming from

just because she has latched onto Bob? Does she- think she can break away from the Shaws now? Has she forgotten who introduced her

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