Chapter 148

Noelle couldn't help but brood.

When she walked in, Quentin glanced at her coldly and said nothing. Noelle felt as if someone had just dumped a bucket of ice over her heart. She shifted her gaze to Fred and greeted him, "Grandpa."

Without raising his head, Fred cheerfully said, "Elle, you should teach Quentin how to play chess someday. This rascal's skills aren't even half as good as yours!"

Quentin shot her another look before slamming his chess piece down. "I'm not playing anymore!" He stood up and walked away.

Fred chided, "That little rascal can't take even a bit of criticism. Come and play with me, Elle!"

After playing two rounds of chess with Fred, Noelle got up to go to the bathroom. When she passed by the guest bedroom on the first floor, she heard a man's gentle voice from inside. "What would you like to eat? I'll ask Ava to make it for you. By the way, I'll be receiving some fresh, imported strawberries tomorrow. I'll ask Martin to deliver them to you."

Noelle came to