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.”

her words fell, the atmosphere in the conference

president. It seems

replied, “I

was just a decorative figurehead without actual abilities.

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

lesson.

the business world. If you’re not prepared,

indeed here to gain more experience,” Grace

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

here to play house? Or are you suggesting that you have no intention to collaborate with us and that

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as the door to the conference room swung open. Dressed

she knew Xander, the

toward Grace. Her change was a perfect example

much attention to Wendy. After pulling out a chair, he

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

at Futurelink fully support Amirate. Unless,