In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 161 Aunt Hestia’s Power

In just a moment, Hestia had made up her mind.

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However, Linda had no idea what the older woman was thinking. She hurriedly replied, “Mr. Fulton asked me to drive them here.”

Hestia merely responded with an “oh” and cast a resentful look in Xander’s direction.

Xander scratched his nose, not understanding why Hestia was looking at him like that.

Without further delay, Hestia immediately drove Linda away. “If that’s the case, Linda, your task is considered complete.

“Since my goddaughter is here today, I won’t keep you around for dinner. We’ll set up another time for you to visit our home as a guest.”

Upon hearing that, Linda’s expression changed subtly, but she quickly regained her composure. “Sure, Madam Fulton. In that case, I’ll head back now.”

Then, she turned toward Xander. “Mr. Fulton, I’ll take my leave then.”

Xander simply nodded in response.

Linda clenched her fists tightly. She was reluctant to leave, but she couldn’t find a valid reason

to stay right now.

Hestia turned to Grace. “Oh, sweet Gracie, don’t you worry! He won’t be having

romances.”

transferred from her current position,

have any objections to that. After all, Hestia’s words are

hand, Grace was surprised by how

you say you made my favorite lasagna? I’m

foodie, get inside quickly,” Hestia

down and ate together,

have some more of your favorite lasagna,”

and said, “Aunt Hestia, that’s plenty. I

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okay. If you can’t finish it, give it to Xander. After all, he’s been eating leftovers

expression. He couldn’t help

biological child,” Xander said as he helplessly

Hestia wasn’t one to spare his feelings. “It’s not the first time I’ve

had no option but to remain

in a casual conversation with Grace. They discussed a

of jewelry she had purchased a few days earlier and helped Grace

costly. The single small gem alone was valued at least in the

it’s really

then turned to Xander. “You see, your