In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 69 Consider Xander

“I was busy,” Grace said with a smile.

Hestia had always been close to Grace’s mother. After both of Grace’s parents had passed away, Hestia and her husband, Raymond Fulton, had been the ones who had taken care of Grace and her siblings.

It was only after Grace had turned 18 years old that Hestia stopped worrying about her and started traveling the world.

She had always been a mother figure to Grace during her childhood, so Grace had always considered her family.

Grace looked around and smirked at Hestia. “Aunt Hestia, where’s Uncle Raymond?”

“Why are we talking about him?” Hestia pretended to be angry. “Don’t mention that guy.‘

“Okay.” Grace tried not to laugh. Hestia and Raymond Fulton were like cats and dogs. They would always bicker when they were together but worry about each other when they weren’t.

younger, they had gotten divorced in the

Thus, he had begun his hard–knock life of trying to get

his company, Fulton Group, anymore. He had dumped it on Xander, who hadn’t even turned 18 years old at the time, and started following

about your divorce. Why are you still treating marriage like a game when you’re already such a big girl?” Hestia tapped Grace’s nose, looking

you need to fight back,” Hestia said. “You’re my precious girl. Fulton Group and Amirate Corporation’s

worry.” Grace said pitifully

showed signs of weakness. She just thought her gentle side was reserved for her

apology, prompting her to ask, “What’s

how close your mother and I were, you should have been my daughter–in–law,

then. It’s my fault. I’ve been so

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in the past

teared up, then leaned on Hestia and said fondly, “You and Uncle Raymond are just like my parents. I’m not missing out on anything with you

like to consider Xander? He’s tall, handsome, and mature. I really should arrange

off with him, I’ll even organize a wedding on the spot.” The more Hetia spoke, the more emotional she

sound of Grace’s even breathing. Hestia paused, then took Grace’s hand