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

used his right to veto to bar Hawkins Group from

eyes were dark and

secretary was the one who was dealing with this. Everything was going fine until now.

with it.” Timothy

lowered his eyes, hiding

gave him an understanding look. “Then she

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this huge contract. You must’ve signed a non–compete with her when you

served to fuel

He laughed awkwardly and

covered his

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

to give him

didn’t have a filter most of the

after all, Timothy

very capable. With the way she could handle everything, she was almost

His heart felt heavy.

seen Grace as his perfect secretary, forgetting that she had

been his wife.

up and patted Benjamin on

you get married? Why wasn’t I invited to the

rarely met since their respective family businesses were based in

Grace had married quietly, without a lavish

friends in Pamore, including Frederick Morris, knew about