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    Winter’s face stiffened, utterly surprised by Charles‘ response. After all, she was the eldest daughter


    of the Shaw family and somewhat famous in the entertainment industry. She assumed anyone


    would grant her a bit of favor.


    She never expected Charles to outright say he did not know her, making it difficult for her to


    maintain herposure.


    Winter took a deep breath. After all, she was ady of a prominent family and still managed. to


    control her emotions. She smiled. “Mr. Hoffman, you must be very busy. There were too many


    people that day, so it’s understandable you don’t remember.


    “Let me introduce myself. I’m Winter Shaw, the daughter of City Ring Corp’s Shaw family and


    Xavier Harris‘ fiancée.”


    She thought Charles would surely recognize Xavier’s name.


    Charles squinted his eyes and said, “I remember the Shaw family, but who’s Xavier?” He curled his


    lips. “Ms. Shaw, are you here to buy shoes?”


    Winter’s expression looked even more strained when she heard Charles say he did not know,


    Xavier, but she forced a smile when he continued the conversation. “Yes, I’m out shopping with


    some friends! Mr. Hoffman, are you shopping too?”


    Charles squinted his eyes and turned to Noelle. “Ms. Shaw, are you here to buy shoes?”


    Noelle was slightly stunned as she pointed at herself. “Mr. Hoffman, are you asking me?”


    Charles smiled. “Who else?”


    Noelle’s mouth twitched slightly as she saw the changing expressions on Winter’s face, which truly


    looked awful. Thinking Charles might be helping her, she nodded. “Yes. I’m getting a pair of ts.”


    She smiled, deciding not to let Winter affect her mood.


    She turned to the sales assistant and said, “Could you please get me those ts in size


    seven?”


    Noelle was still smiling. Meanwhile, the sales attendant was not oblivious to the situation and


    quickly went to get the shoes. From Charles demeanor and conversation, the sales -attendant


    guessed he was someone important. Hearing the women call him ‘Mr. Hoffman‘,


    she quickly realized who he was.


    She also noticed Noelle hade in with Charles, making it clear she could not afford to offend


    either of them.


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    Certainly, miss. Please wait a moment!” the sales assistant said and promptly went to find the


    shoes.


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    Noelle nodded slightly and turned to Charles. “Mr. Hoffman, are you shopping too?”


    Charles‘ eyes brightened, showing a subtle smile that he quickly hid. He nodded slightly. “I didn’t


    expect you to still remember me, Ms. Noelle.”


    “How could I forget you, Mr. Hoffman?” Noelle smiled. “My grandfather loved the chess set you


    gave him. I wanted to get one myself, but the price was quite shocking!” Noelle said sincerely.


    She was not just saying this as a polite statement. The chess set cost several million, and she was


    amazed Charles gave it to her grandfather without a second thought.


    Charles squinted. “I’m d Sir Shaw liked it.”


    He added, “The pen you gave mest time was also excellent, Ms. Shaw. You have a good eye!”


    Noelle raised an eyebrow, unsure whether tough or not. Although Charles seemed to be


    complimenting her, he was actually praising himself.


    He was the one who chose the calligraphy pen, and honestly, she did not know much about these


    things.