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.

would go to waste, and her future would be

regardless of the truth behind this matter,

his first words were, “Grace,

misheard. Then, a faint smile formed on her face,

I’m merely causing trouble? Or do you consider stealing someone’s work

Benjamin’s face remained stern.

Benjamin was quick to defend his

must be overthinking.

was about to say more, but Benjamin interrupted her. “Grace,

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

situation. “Let’s put

the situation

here? Do you think I should turn a blind eye just because Celia is your sister?” Grace

“Grace, I must admit I was

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

casual attitude only seemed to annoy Benjamin. But she didn’t give

Grace continued. “Mr. Hawkins, my ex–husband, is going to great lengths to protect his sister here!