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? How

intention of arguing

smiled sardonically. “I

being the

sister better.”

your sister with you! The Hawkins are

also spoke

one who

right! She looks young, but her manners need a lot of work. If she can attack someone because they’re infertile, then she’s

a glass of champagne was enough

1/3

+15 BONUS

He

he asked Celia, “Are they telling

her head, not daring to argue with

opportunity to get into Benjamin’s good graces while simultaneously painting

softly, “It’s my fault, Benjamin. I should have stopped Celia from saying those hurtful things. She’s the one who

I didn’t know

between the two of you at

1. me.

for the expo … please don’t cause

with unshed tears, making her look

be a vengeful ex who was taking

but her act

funny. You’re the one who ruined Grace’s