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.

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

“Welcome, Ms. Lewis!”

“Welcome!”

to speak out since the

right? And now you’re the general manager of an Amirate

afraid of you stealing company secrets and selling

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Grace stopped her, giving

had questioned her was Cameron Luther, the head of the

them. In fact, he had also been the most promising candidate for general

position had been

realized that it had been given to a young woman with only three years

lips. “That isn’t something

she had made sure to find out more

wasn’t surprised by Cameron’s attitude. She

with the company’s decision! I will not work with you, Ms. Lewis!”

idiot. He knew that he was offending

for this branch. He needed to make

in Amirate Corporation. His department wouldn’t work well

him.

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

looked unfazed by his

it

who was taking the meeting minutes. She said, “Type up a