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?

had no intention of arguing with

smiled sardonically. “I think

mind being

sister better.”

indignant. “Leave, and take your sister with you!

them also spoke

who

but her manners need a lot of work. If she can

call the police, but a glass of champagne was enough to

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frowned. He knew

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

not daring

good graces while simultaneously painting Grace

fault, Benjamin. I should have stopped Celia from

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

between the two of you at all. I hope

1. me.

for the expo … please don’t

shone with unshed tears, making

vengeful ex who was

everyone else, but her act didn’t

“That’s funny. You’re the one who ruined Grace’s marriage. Why are you acting like you’re the innocent one