In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 157 I Knew You Were the One

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“Remember what we discussed today. If you insist on getting yourself into trouble, there won’t be anyone else to blame but yourself.” Benjamin said.

After numerous assurances, Celia finally left the office.

When she was gone, Benjamin stared out the window with a stern expression. He was so lost in thought that he didn’t realize that Larry had entered his office.

Benjamin averted his gaze and asked, “What’s the matter?”

“I’ve noticed that someone has been aggressively acquiring our company’s shares recently. Given the way things are shaping up, it’s clear they have malicious intent,” Larry stated honestly.

“What have you got?” Benjamin asked.

“The other party is being extremely cautious, and there haven’t been any leaks yet. But our people are tracking them closely, so if they make another move, we’ll definitely be able to

uncover some clues,” Larry answered.

“Right, let’s refrain from doing anything that might tip them off,” Benjamin remarked.

“Yes, Mr. Hawkins,” Larry responded.

Benjamin shifted the conversation and asked, “Back when Grace worked in our company, did she have any colleagues that she was particularly close to?”

diligent, meticulous, and had good interpersonal skills as a secretary. But

Benjamin felt somewhat disappointed.

you can

thinking. He noticed that

Grace as of

office on the top floor of Amirate Corporation, Grace had just concluded a video conference with a multinational

“Come in,” she said.

in with a cheerful expression. “Milady,

Grace sighed in helplessness.

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many attempts to correct his way of addressing her, Timothy had remained

of addressing me now that we’re in the

stated, “Milady, that’s not possible… unless you agree to watch a

Grace was left speechless.

and opened them to

in order, she proceeded

if you don’t like watching movies, we can do something

too much free time on your hands?

didn’t want him to focus

he had been back, he had been asking her the same set of questions repeatedly. The

her refusal. He persistently asked her the same questions

have faith in my ability to boost the company’s performance. As a little reward, how about going on a date with me?” Timothy proposed

patience. She reluctantly