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

Grace had no intention of arguing

“I

didn’t mind being

sister better.”

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

people around them also spoke up against

who verbally

If

glass of

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frowned. He knew

what the crowd said, he

daring

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

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

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

get between the two of you at

1. me.

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unshed tears, making her look delicate and

spoke with certainty, making Grace out to be a vengeful ex

her act didn’t work on Grace and

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