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

secure the position of Amirate’s president. It seems your capabilities are quite

replied, “I have a basic

that Grace was just a decorative figurehead without actual abilities. The latter had only become Amirate’s president

had some issues with Grace, so when she had heard that her company intended to collaborate with Amirate,

lesson.

fierce in the business world. If you’re not prepared, I would advise you to step down early to avoid being

indeed here to gain more experience,” Grace

slammed her hand on the table. “Gain more experience? How dare you say that, Ms.

house? Or are you suggesting that you have no intention to collaborate

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you’re overthinking it,” a male voice interjected as the door to the conference room swung open. Dressed in a dark, custom–made suit, Xander appeared at the

she knew

was a perfect example of how people

Grace without paying much attention to Wendy. After pulling out a chair, he sat down

said, “Ms. Gardner, you made a profound point, but Ms. Lewis is

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