In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 158 Complete Disregard

“Grace, I admit I made a mistake in the past. If I had known that I would be engaged to you, I wouldn’t have turned it down.

“But it’s not too late. You’re single, and I am too. Whenever you’re ready, I can be your choice, “Timothy confessed.

After saying this, he intended to leave her room.

However, Grace stopped him. “Timothy, I hope you understand that you deserve better. There’s no need to waste your time on me.”

He responded, “You’ll always be the best in my eyes. Milady, don’t feel pressured.

“My feelings for you are my own, and whether you choose me or not, it’s entirely up to you. I can handle the result, no matter what it is.”

With those words, Timothy left the office.

However, Grace found herself troubled and distracted throughout the entire day because of his words.

During this time, she had mainly been friends with Timothy and nothing more.

But he was just as determined as a bull, and he wouldn’t give up easily.

on the matter. She proceeded to

work. Just before the end of the day, she received a call from

Hestia, is something up?” Grace

the phone. She asked, “You’ve been very busy lately, haven’t

smiled warmly and replied, “Not too

Grace was a workaholic,

dinner tonight? I’ve prepared a delicious

been craving your cooking. Just thinking about it makes my

enjoy life. I’ve already asked Xander to pick you up, and he should be at your office by now,” Hestia

here?”

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arriving

had already spotted Xander outside her office

window.

as she

phone

“Xander!” She called.

and playfully ruffled her hair. “Did we forget our

playfully stuck out her tongue and said, “Hehe, I was just

whispered softly, so only they

as she observed them from behind. But she was burning on