In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 35 Fined and Jailed

“Benjamin, why are you negotiating with that unlucky jinx?”

Susan grabbed Benjamin’s arm. She had never seen him speak so humbly or so open to discussing things with Grace.

Besides, Grace had always the one to follow their orders. Why had things changed?

She marched over to Grace with an arrogant expression and tone. “So what if we’re slandering you? What reputation do you even have?

“You didn’t say anything back when our family was yelling at you!” Susan screeched.

But when she noticed Benjamin’s expression fall, she realized her mistake.

She had just exposed her attitude toward Grace for the past three

years.

Aaron couldn’t take it anymore and glanced at Grace from the side.

“This is the mother–in–law and sister–in–law you’ve taken care of for the past three years? What kind of people have you been serving?” he asked.

Then he remembered his sister’s embarrassment and composed himself. “It’s your choice, but if you end up embarrassing the family, I’ll hold you responsible.”

“Don’t worry, Aaron,” Grace reassured him.

She had an icy look in her eyes as she scoffed at Susan. “If I’m not wrong, you’re going to tell me your daughter just needs to compensate me, right?”

less now that Grace had guessed

much can your shop be worth anyway? It’s not

can afford to pay me 300 million dollars?” Grace asked slowly. But

worth that much? Who are you

in shock.

sharp gaze. “If you don’t believe me, I have the financial documents to prove it. I’m sure you’ll believe

tear you apart! We’ll see if you can keep causing trouble!” Susan’s tone got more shrill, and she

However, Benjamin stopped her.

were furrowed, and his face was so grim, it

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talking!” he

half the attendees there, who understood what was going on after

who seemed like she had married a rich family. But it turned out that she had actually been horribly mistreated

they turned their ire on Susan, giving her

family, but

the moment they’re displeased? Being an in–law to

sister–in–law is so

Hawkins is still defending them at a time like this. You can imagine what married life was like before the

had such a suffocating family

him too.”

and Benjamin heard every word. Maybe he

paying enough attention to

could see what was wrong right away,

Celia’s wailing and Yvonne’s theatrical begging, he had no choice but to back

pay you the 300 million dollars. Can we