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? How

had no intention of

smiled sardonically. “I

being the bad

sister better.”

take your sister with you! The Hawkins are not welcome

also spoke up against

one who

of work. If she can attack someone because they’re

the police, but a glass of champagne was enough to

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He

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

daring to argue with her

to get into Benjamin’s good

she said softly, “It’s my fault, Benjamin. I should have stopped Celia from saying those hurtful things.

turned to Grace. “Ms. Lewis, I’m sorry. I didn’t know about you

get between the two

1. me.

don’t cause any issues for

shone with unshed tears,

making Grace out to be a vengeful ex who was

everyone else, but her act didn’t

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