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

no intention of arguing with

sardonically. “I think you know

being the bad

sister better.”

with you! The Hawkins are not

also spoke

the one who verbally attacked them

of work. If she can attack

of champagne was enough to

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frowned. He knew Celia’s

crowd said, he

daring

good graces while

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

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

wouldn’t get between the two of you at all. I hope you can

1. me.

please don’t cause any issues

eyes shone with unshed tears,

out to be a vengeful

else, but her act

the one who ruined Grace’s marriage. Why