In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 2 A Perfect Match

Grace suddenly recalled the one-week business trip Benjamin had two months ago. She tightened her grip on the phone, her knuckles gradually turning pale.

Had he cheated on her?

She was Benjamin’s secretary and also his secret wife. But she had never heard any rumors of him having affairs with other women until now.

“Mr. Hawkins is so good to his girlfriend. I wonder who that lucky woman is! It seems like they are going to publicize their relationship soon.”

“I googled the woman. Is this her?”

The nurse pushing the medical cart took the phone from the other nurse. “Yes, it’s her!” she exclaimed.

“Isn’t she the second daughter of the Quine family? With her looks and status, she’s the perfect match for Benjamin!”

away, chatting amongst themselves, their voices gradually faded into

family …” Grace

got into the car the butler had

turmoil for

down. The dim light of her phone’s screen illuminated

the connection between the Quines and Hawkins families,

too strange for the two

Grace returned to Hawkins Manor, the lights in the living

there. She was waiting with her walking stick in hand. “Thank goodness that you’re fine, Gracie! I was so worried that I almost got

smile. She tried to think of an excuse to go upstairs.

got someone to reach Benjamin.

was taken aback for a moment before the pain in her heart

she was the only one

was sad because Benjamin

another woman’s appearance had stabbed Grace’s heart painfully. It made Grace’s persistence and

the time Benjamin returned, it was already the

He turned on the lights, showing his slightly displeased

aren’t asleep yet? Why didn’t you