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.

years she had dedicated to studying design would go to waste, and her

the truth behind this

were, “Grace, are

a faint smile

“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.

This must be a misunderstanding.” Benjamin was quick to

overthinking. Do

but Benjamin interrupted her. “Grace, do you really have to

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I’m no saint. Am I supposed to have unlimited tolerance, regardless of what

a situation. “Let’s put an end to this matter,” he said more

found the situation truly

the point of pretending here? Do you think I should turn a

I must admit I was wrong

remained unfazed. “Well, it’s never too late to realize the truth,

only seemed to annoy Benjamin. But she didn’t give him a chance

lengths to protect his