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.

the last shred of

are in the wrong, Ms. Lewis. That scared me. I thought there was something going on between

in her seemed to snap. She removed her black coat and unbuttoned

it off,”

be better to end

into silence at once. Yvonne looked at her with

had his head lowered and was on

the past few days, he had sensed that Grace was no longer

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

never truly understood her throughout their three years

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had always been obedient

actually removed her company uniform in

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

was so

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

halt when Larry slammed

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

colleagues exchanged glances with one another before they quickly resumed their