In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Grace recognized Linda and gracefully shook hands with her. “Oh, yes. Hello.”

“Mr. Fulton speaks highly of you. He mentioned that you are exceptionally beautiful and have a wonderful personality as well.

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‘After meeting you in person, I think you indeed live up to your reputation, Ms. Lewis,” Linda expressed with eloquence.

Grace was a bit surprised upon hearing this. She turned to look at Xander and said, “I never thought you’d see so many good qualities in me, Xan!”

“You’ve always been wonderful,” Xander replied affectionately.

Grace’s lips curled up and formed a lovely smile. “Alright, let’s head back. I’m getting hungry!”

“Of course,” Xander agreed, seemingly in a good mood as well.

The three of them descended the stairs together. Linda took the initiative to reach for the driver’s seat and got into the car.

us to Lakeside

smiled and replied, “As you wish,

car smoothly drove away. As she watched the buildings pass by outside the window, Grace couldn’t help but say, “I think we should be able to secure the contract with Nexa this time. Both

nodded lightly and said, “This project is indeed promising. It might be a bit challenging in the initial stages, but once it’s on track, it will get

course, it’s all thanks to your help in facilitating this. That’s why things

sincerely. “Thank you

and said,

replied, “Alright,

Grace and Xander interacted with each other. She was surprised by how much Xander had done

Fulton, there’s a pastry shop at the upcoming intersection that Madam Fulton really likes. Would

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since Hestia had mentioned it before. “Yes,

the nearby parking spot. “I’ll come with

fine. It’ll be just a

insisted, Grace

thing for these sweet treats. I’ve run

that she had a close relationship with Hestia. She even knew

“Ms. Snow, you’ve been with the Fultons for years, haven’t you?