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 Lewis?” Timothy

he had used his right to veto to bar Hawkins Group from participating

eyes were dark and

this. Everything was going fine until now. We just needed to sign the

yours? Let her deal with it.” Timothy played

his eyes, hiding his dejection. “She

she must be the

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

said only served

He laughed awkwardly and said, “Mr. Donegan, the secretary

covered his mouth

damn. Bro, who did you marry? Superwoman? How could she

didn’t deign to

of the time, so Benjamin was used to his

all, Timothy

was very capable. With the way she could

His heart felt heavy.

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

been his wife.

up and patted Benjamin on the shoulder,

to the wedding? You should’ve introduced

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

had married quietly,

few of Benjamin’s friends in Pamore, including Frederick