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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.

out to be quite skilled. Noelle had always known him as a carefree playboy and did not expect

player. Although he had lost to Charles

him with newfound respect. "It seems even an old man like me would still sometimes make misjudgments. Mr. Smith, your

been cornered. "You flatter me, Sir Shaw. Honestly, my chess skills were honed thanks to Charles. If you ever

he and Charlie haven't

like you've

the tea and inhaled its fragrance, his eyes showing approval.

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

left Samuel's room. After using the restroom, she passed by

and realized voices were coming from

has latched onto Bob? Does she- think she can break away from the Shaws now? Has

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