"I"

"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.

him as a carefree

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

"It seems even an

he rubbed his nose, almost as if he had been cornered. "You flatter me, Sir Shaw. Honestly,

way he and Charlie haven't played before," Noelle remarked with a smile as she handed over

you've finally met your

cheeky girl!" Samuel shook his head. He accepted the tea and inhaled its fragrance, his eyes showing

Smith continue with your game. I'll be right back after a quick trip

restroom, she passed by the study and noticed the door was slightly ajar,

and realized voices were coming from

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

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