In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 139 His Protection

Just as Grace took her seat, a woman in her early 30s walked in with high heels, wearing black- framed glasses, and exuding a serious air,

Holding a stack of folders in her hand, she greeted Benjamin as soon as she entered, “Mr. Hawkins, it’s been a while.”

Hearing that, Benjamin looked up and raised an eyebrow, clearly recognizing her. “Ms.

Gardner.”

Nexa Group’s director, Wendy Gardner, nodded slightly and turned toward Grace, Her eyes were filled with undisguised scorn. “This must be Ms. Lewis, right?”

Her tone was dripping with disdain.

Sensing her hostility, Grace frowned. As far as she knew, she had never met this woman.

“Hello, I’m Grace Lewis.”

Grace spoke politely, but Wendy crossed her arms arrogantly. “I know you. You’re Mr. Hawkins

ex–wife.”

words fell, the atmosphere in

president. It

politely and replied,

a decorative figurehead without actual abilities. The latter had only become Amirate’s president because

when she had heard that her company intended to collaborate with Amirate, she had volunteered to attend this

lesson.

not prepared, I would advise

experience,” Grace replied calmly, showing

her hand on the table. “Gain more experience? How dare you say that, Ms. Lewis? What do you treat Nexa

Or are you suggesting that you have no intention to collaborate with us and that you’re

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Gardner, you’re overthinking it,” a male voice interjected as the door to the conference room swung open. Dressed in

knew Xander, the

a perfect example of how people would treat others according

Wendy. After pulling out a chair, he sat down and crossed his

a profound point, but Ms. Lewis

your company, we at Futurelink fully support Amirate. Unless, of course, you