In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 19 Return the Pain Twofold

There were too many people on Emily’s side, and Yvonne was mortified by the confrontation.

She backed away instinctively, trying to distance herself from Celia.

Grace swirled her champagne and turned back to them. “Your sister–in–law’s in trouble. Are you not going to stand up for her?” she taunted coldly.

“What are you guys doing over there?” An angry voice echoed.

The crowd parted to reveal Benjamin, who was striding toward them with a dark expression.

He saw Grace immediately.

It had been some time since they had last met. She had put on a little weight and looked

healthier–better, at least, than how she had looked when she had been with him.

Her smile was almost as bright as the spotlights overhead. Her tailored dress complemented her complexion, making her look like a different woman.

He couldn’t take his eyes off her.

When Celia saw her brother, she regained her courage and pointed at Grace and Emily. ” Benjamin, they’re bullying us!”

Benjamin looked around, taking in Celia’s smudged makeup and Yvonne’s agitated state. The

crowd was silent now.

on the weak?

Grace had no intention of arguing with

sardonically. “I think you

being

sister better.”

was similarly indignant. “Leave, and take your sister with

also

one who verbally

a lot of work. If she can attack someone because they’re infertile, then she’s

just threatened to call the police, but a glass of

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frowned. He

hearing what the crowd said, he

daring to argue with her

Benjamin’s good graces while simultaneously painting Grace in a

Benjamin. I should have stopped Celia from saying those hurtful things. She’s the one who

I didn’t know about you when

I wouldn’t get between the two of you at all. I hope

1. me.

the expo … please don’t

eyes shone with unshed tears, making her look delicate

Grace out to be a vengeful ex who was

else, but her act didn’t

ruined Grace’s marriage. Why are you acting like you’re the innocent