The Cherished Wife

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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.

always known him as a carefree playboy and did not

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

"It seems even an old man like

cornered. "You flatter me,

My grandfather is quite a chess enthusiast. There's no way he and Charlie haven't played before," Noelle remarked with a smile as she

like you've finally

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

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

Noelle left Samuel's room. After using the restroom, she passed by the study and noticed the door was slightly

moved closer and realized voices were coming

was today? Does she think she has reached the top just because she has latched onto Bob? Does she- think she can break