In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

“Since she’s so intent on getting divorced, then so be it!” Benjamin raised his voice, anger surging inside him.

“Call the lawyer and set an appointment at City Hall.”

Larry didn’t dare hang up yet. “Mr. Hawkins, she said she wants the divorce settled as soon as possible, so they’re willing to accommodate our timing.”

Hearing this, Benjamin threw his phone onto the ground without bothering to hang up.

He put a hand on his forehead, feeling his headache intensify.

“You’re a cruel woman, Grace!”

Over at Amirate’s office in Pamore, Grace pushed open the door to the meeting room. She walked up to the executives with Emily.

With their friendship repaired, Emily had decided not to return to Frenda. She wanted to help Grace with her career while handling their boutique on the side.

Grace introduced herself and Emily. “Hello, everyone. I’m Grace Lewis, the general manager appointed by the Darai headquarters. This is Emily Jenkins, my deputy.

“I hope we can work together for the good of the company.”

Most of the executives had been transferred from Darai as well. They had already been in

Pamore for a year, so the power structure was pretty much settled by now.

They had coveted the position of general manager for quite some time. To their surprise, they had been assigned a general manager from outside the company.

they had done their research. Apart from her experience at Hawkins Group as the president’s secretary, they hadn’t been able to

“Welcome, Ms. Lewis!”

“Welcome!”

out since the decision had come from the top.

Group, right? And now you’re the general manager of

company afraid of you stealing company secrets and selling them

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geared up to leap to Grace’s defense. Grace stopped her, giving

had questioned her was Cameron Luther, the head of the development

had also been the most promising candidate for general

the position had been taken by someone

been given to a young woman with only three years

and curled her lips. “That isn’t something you need to worry about. I’m sure HQ knows what

to find out more about these people, including their personalities and work

by Cameron’s attitude. She

company’s decision! I will not work with

offending many

branch. He needed

had tenure in Amirate Corporation. His department wouldn’t

him.

there was already a pecking order in the company. That way, would be easier for him

looked unfazed by

it

a hint of derision as she gestured to the secretary, who was taking the meeting minutes. She said, “Type up a letter of resignation for Mr. Luther here. I’ll sign it on