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.

the newcomer, Xander, would treat the

felt anxious for

smile on her face froze. Eventually,

never been treated

Fulton, what do you mean by that?

“Do you know what kind of presence Hawkins Group has in Pamore? Offending the Hawkins family has

she added a hint of mockery to her tone. “Or are you willing to antagonize the Hawkins family for

it’s my business how I handle my affairs. You

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

as the latter was

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Was he blind?

know she was nothing but a lowly dog in my family? Even a few barks from her would

slap echoed as

Celia’s left cheek.

her face and exclaimed, “Grace, how

to charge at Grace but

“Please behave, Ms. Hawkins.”