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.

you worry! He won’t be having any more female assistants around him in the future.

romances.”

from her current

any objections to that. After all,

was

she soon asked, “Aunt Hestia, didn’t you

get inside

together, creating

some more of your favorite lasagna,” Hestia

of her and said, “Aunt Hestia, that’s plenty. I won’t be able to finish it if you give me

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it, give it to Xander. After all, he’s been eating leftovers since he

couldn’t help but feel like an

if I’m really your biological child,” Xander said

to spare his feelings. “It’s not the first time I’ve told you–you were a foundling. You don’t even have any

but to remain silent and finish

conversation with Grace. They discussed a variety

jewelry she had purchased a few days earlier and helped

market, and quite costly.

really beautiful!”

in contentment and then turned to Xander. “You see, your mother’s taste