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

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

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

take it off,”

would be better to end

at once. Yvonne looked at her

Benjamin, who had his head lowered and was on the verge of succumbing to

few days, he had sensed that Grace

into words. It seemed as if he was losing control of

truly understood her throughout

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

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

removed her company uniform in public

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

was

our company uniform is! It’s simply hard to

halt when Larry slammed his hand down on

your work? Do you want your

exchanged glances with one