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

the president of Amirate Corporation, Aaron

his right to veto to bar Hawkins Group from participating

eyes were

was dealing with this.

that secretary of yours? Let her deal with it.” Timothy

his eyes, hiding his

understanding look. “Then she must be the one ruining

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

he said only served to fuel

his boss didn’t look happy. He laughed awkwardly and

covered his

who did you marry? Superwoman? How could she handle being your wife and your secretary at the same

didn’t deign to give

filter most of the

after all, Timothy

capable. With the way she could

His heart felt heavy.

this time, he had only ever seen Grace as his perfect secretary, forgetting that she had

been his wife.

stood up and patted Benjamin

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

they rarely met since their respective family businesses were based in

married quietly, without

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