In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 9 Taking off the Company Uniform in Public

The air instantly became thick with tension.

In the past, Grace had always been cautious when speaking with Benjamin. This was the first time she had displayed such an unyielding attitude in the office.

Benjamin’s face fell at once.

“Is that so, Benjamin?” There was an imperceptible frown on Benjamin’s face as Yvonne leaned closer to him.

“Of course not,” he replied.

“As she said, Hawkins Group is full of capable employees. Why should we keep her identification card?

“But since she is resigning, she will have to take off the company uniform and complete her handovers. Otherwise, it’ll be against the company’s rules and regulations.”

At this moment, Grace finally understood why Benjamin had forced her to come to the

company.

She only had two options. Either she stayed at Hawkins Group or left with nothing.

She couldn’t believe that Benjamin had actually resorted to such a method to make her yield to

him.

last shred of dignity she had

That scared me. I thought there was something going on between you

Yvonne was about to snuggle into Benjamin’s arms. Something in her seemed to

it

be better

fell into silence at once. Yvonne looked at her

lowered and was on the verge of succumbing to

had sensed that Grace was no longer

quite put his feelings into words. It seemed as if he was losing

he never truly understood her throughout their three years

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was happening in Benjamin’s office spread. Many people craned their necks to get a look at the

had always been obedient and mild, would

actually removed her company uniform in

floor, Grace was left with only a cropped white tank top. It

that Ms. Lewis was so

how oversized our company uniform is! It’s simply hard to tell if a person’s figure is good

immediately came to a halt when Larry slammed his

so much spare time? Have you finished your work? Do you want your salary

glances with one another before they