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?”

and had good interpersonal skills as a secretary. But I would say no. She wasn’t particularly close to

Benjamin felt somewhat disappointed.

you can

Benjamin was thinking.

about Grace as

in the office on the top floor of Amirate Corporation, Grace had just concluded

“Come in,” she said.

cheerful expression. “Milady, these two documents require your

Grace sighed in helplessness.

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way of addressing her,

addressing me now that we’re in the

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

Grace was left speechless.

from him and opened them

ensuring that everything was in order,

if you don’t like watching movies, we can

exasperation and replied, “Do you have too much free time on your hands?

him to focus on her

had been back, he had been asking her the same set of questions repeatedly. The questions primarily centered around dining out, going shopping, watching movies,

but Timothy remained undaunted by her refusal. He persistently asked her the

performance. As a little reward, how about going on a date with me?” Timothy proposed in a

starting to lose her patience. She reluctantly explained,