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.

had taken away the last shred of

me. I thought there was

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

it off,”

be better to end

into silence at once. Yvonne

who had his head lowered and was on the verge

that

his feelings into words. It seemed

he never truly understood her throughout their three years of

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office spread. Many people craned their necks to get

expected that Grace, who had always been obedient and mild, would show such a

uniform in public for the sake of her

left with only a cropped white tank top. It revealed

Lewis was so hot!” one of

oversized our company uniform is! It’s simply hard to tell if

came to a halt when Larry

finished your work? Do you

exchanged glances with one another before they