In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 136 You Need to Use Your Brain

Xander’s eyes turned colder when he heard Grace. He swirled the highball glass in his hand, making the bright red liquid inside ripple.

He had always held a grudge against the Hawkins for how Grace’s mother–in–law and sister–in -law had mistreated her.

“It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Fulton!” Celia didn’t seem to notice the change in atmosphere and extended her right hand toward Xander.

Even after a while, her extended hand received no handshake from him.

Somewhat embarrassed, Celia withdrew her hand. “Mr. Fulton, you’ve become the president of Futurelink Corporation at such a young age.

“I’m honored to meet you today and hope that Hawkins Group can have the opportunity to work with Futurelink.”

Xander smiled, but it didn’t seem sincere. “I appreciate the compliments, Ms. Hawkins, but let’s skip the collaboration.”

His response completely humiliated Celia.

that the newcomer, Xander, would treat the Hawkins family- the local

secretly felt anxious for

smile on her face froze. Eventually, she could no longer hold her

had never been treated this

Fulton, what do you mean by that? Are

has in Pamore? Offending the Hawkins family

of mockery to her

Hawkins, it’s my business how I handle my

didn’t expect Xander to be so protective of Grace. Instantly, her eyes turned red with

understand what made Grace so special, as the latter was

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Was he blind?

this? Do you know she was nothing but a lowly dog in my

that, a loud slap echoed as Grace’s

Celia’s left cheek.

disbelief, Celia covered her face and exclaimed, “Grace,

Grace

“Please behave, Ms. Hawkins.”