In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 170 It Ends Here and Now

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Celia had a particularly unpleasant expression at this moment, but she was unwilling to admit defeat.

“Grace, do you have to spout nonsense in front of everyone? Where’s your proof? Do you think you can just change the truth with a few words?” she asked.

Despite her guilty conscience, Celia maintained her defiant tone as she sought support from the crowd.

Finally, she spotted Benjamin, who was her beacon of hope. With a desperate look on her face, she rushed toward him.

“Ben! Your ex–wife is falsely accusing me. She resents us so much that she’s trying to ruin my future as revenge, and that too, right in front of everyone.” she complained.

Then, Celia pulled Benjamin toward Grace. However, Grace’s expression remained indifferent.

For some reason, even though she was standing right before him, Benjamin felt as though they were worlds apart.

In the current situation, if it were indeed proven that Celia had stolen the design, her career prospects as a designer would be utterly destroyed.

design would go to waste,

Celia’s older brother, regardless of the truth behind this matter, Benjamin couldn’t let

first words were, “Grace, are you

thought she had misheard. Then, a faint smile formed on her face, though her eyes showed

“Trouble? In your eyes, does it look like I’m merely causing trouble? Or do you consider stealing someone’s work to be

Benjamin’s face remained stern.

must be a misunderstanding.” Benjamin was quick to defend his sister. It seemed almost

overthinking. Do you really

was about to say more, but Benjamin interrupted her. “Grace, do you really have to ruin

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what? I’m no saint. Am I supposed to have unlimited

to continue arguing with Grace in such a situation. “Let’s put an end to this

found the

should

sour. “Grace, I must

it’s never too late to realize

Benjamin. But she didn’t

to great lengths to protect his