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.

the weak?

no intention

sardonically. “I think you know

mind being

sister better.”

your sister with you! The Hawkins are not welcome at my

people around them also

was the one who

looks young, but her manners need a lot of work. If she can attack someone because they’re

to call the police, but a glass of champagne was enough to shut her up.

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frowned. He knew

what the crowd said, he asked Celia, “Are they

her head, not daring to

good graces while simultaneously painting Grace in

softly, “It’s my fault, Benjamin. I should have

I’m sorry. I didn’t know about you when I got

could turn back time, I wouldn’t get between the

1. me.

don’t cause any

tears, making her

with certainty, making Grace out to be a vengeful

her

who ruined Grace’s marriage. Why are you acting like