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 bigwig–in such a

felt anxious

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

had never been treated this way in

by that? Are you not considering collaborating with

what kind of presence Hawkins Group has

at Grace, she added a hint of mockery to her tone. “Or are you willing to antagonize the

my business how I handle my affairs.

didn’t expect Xander to be so protective of Grace.

as the latter was a divorced

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Was he blind?

know her so well that you dare stand up for her like this? Do you know she was nothing but a

she said that, a loud slap

Celia’s left cheek.

and exclaimed,

to charge at Grace but

“Please behave, Ms. Hawkins.”