In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 103 A Deliberate Display

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Yvonne had put in a lot of effort into getting ready for this day. She had ordered the custom- made luxury attire a month ago.

Despite being five months pregnant, the design of her fluffy skirt concealed her waistline.

She looked moderately attractive.

Grace calmly commented, “If you can come, why can’t I?”

Then, she strolled out confidently.

“Stop right there, I’m not done yet!” Yvonne followed her.

The ground was wet. In an effort to look elegant, she had worn high heels. Her feet slipped, and she stumbled forward.

“Ah!”

As she was about to hit the ground, she remembered the child in her belly. At that very moment, a strong hand grabbed her before pulling her into a protective embrace.

Yvonne was in shock. “Thank you,” she said as she gasped for breath.

“You’re welcome,” the man responded.

As his voice echoed in her ears, Yvonne’s expression suddenly changed. She instinctively pushed away the man who had just saved her life.

a word, she adjusted her dress

also left and

of strangeness as

to be very afraid of that young man in the gray suit. In the past, she would never have backed down from a confrontation, even when she had been at a

why had she

was time for her to head inside and change into her formal

the air within the banquet hall. The golden lights cast a radiant glow on

and discussed the global development trends of the year while

the main podium. He turned his gaze

crowd hushed, eagerly anticipating the highlight of the

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stood below. His hands folded behind his

of pride. He had always taken a step back from the limelight,

his moment.

remarkable legacy they had left behind in the

thank you for joining us today as we celebrate the 70th birthday of my

cheerful toast. The guests lifted their glasses with smiles

of you.”

he announced, “My

The spotlight shone on the woman with a flawless figure. The audience was left

She gracefully lifted her dress and

shiny black hair, allowing a few loose strands to delicately

of sharpness,

of collector’s grade, radiating a brilliant shine beneath the lights. It featured diamond flowers that ran from the

her jewelry were not only priceless but

by Grace. Besides her extraordinary beauty, her extravagant attire could rival