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.

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

older brother, regardless of the truth behind this matter, Benjamin

his first words were, “Grace, are you done causing

had initially thought she had misheard. Then, a faint smile

look like I’m merely causing trouble? Or do you consider stealing

Benjamin’s face remained stern.

a misunderstanding.” Benjamin was quick to defend his

be overthinking. Do

to say more, but Benjamin interrupted her.

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“Yes. So what? I’m no saint. Am I supposed to have unlimited tolerance,

continue arguing with Grace in such a situation. “Let’s put an end to this matter,” he said

the situation truly

here? Do you think I should turn a blind eye just because Celia is

I must admit I was wrong about

to

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

my ex–husband, is going to great lengths to protect his sister here! But any form of deception is unforgivable in my