In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 16 Secretary–Cum–Wife

Benjamin sat in a first–class seat on the plane. He took out the pair of rings that he had instructed his housekeeper to throw away earlier.

After some hesitation, he took out the bigger ring and put it on.

He had never worn it before. But it fit him perfectly, as if it had been tailored for him.

Over the last three years, he had refused to wear it, insisting that it wasn’t appropriate for

work.

Any other wife would have thrown a tantrum at that.

However, Grace hadn’t. She had been gentle and obedient, indulgent of his every whim.

He had never expected her to leave him so suddenly and determinedly. She hadn’t even taken her wedding ring with her.

Benjamin turned the ring around in his hand, frowning.

Gentle and obedient, or determined. What was she really like?

When the plane touched down at Darai, Benjamin headed to the offices of Donegan Enterprises. Once he reached, he went straight to the president’s office.

Timothy squinted at his computer, then picked up the proposal and checked it again.

Then, he put down the file and said earnestly, “Benjamin, I’ve checked. Hawkins Group is eligible to participate in the expo.”

Benjamin raised an eyebrow. So he was right–Amirate was the one barring them.

“Did you

of Amirate

had used his right to veto to

eyes were dark

secretary was the one who was dealing with this. Everything was going

yours? Let her deal with it.” Timothy

his eyes, hiding

him an understanding look. “Then she

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with her, making you lose out on this huge contract. You must’ve signed a non–compete with her when

said only served to

boss didn’t look happy. He laughed awkwardly and said, “Mr. Donegan, the secretary

his mouth

she handle being your wife and your secretary

to give him an

of the time, so Benjamin

all, Timothy wasn’t

capable. With the way she could handle everything, she

His heart felt heavy.

seen Grace

been his wife.

up and patted Benjamin on the shoulder, smiling

get married? Why wasn’t I invited to the wedding? You should’ve introduced me to your

though they were best friends, they rarely met since their respective family businesses

had married quietly, without a

a few of Benjamin’s friends in Pamore, including Frederick