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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.

skilled. Noelle had always known him as a carefree

chess player. Although he had lost to

him with newfound respect. "It seems even an

been cornered. "You flatter me, Sir Shaw.

no way he and Charlie haven't played before," Noelle remarked with

like you've finally met your

shook his head. He accepted the tea and inhaled its fragrance,

you and Mr. Smith continue with your game. I'll be right back

by the study and noticed

moved closer and realized voices were coming from

onto Bob? Does she- think she can break away from the Shaws now? Has she forgotten who introduced her to Bob

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