In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 173 Drive Her Further Away

Celia was completely shocked by Benjamin’s firm stance. In fact, she was too afraid to even

move.

“Mom…” she muttered.

Susan was also taken aback by Benjamin’s harsh decision, but she attempted to reason with him. “Ben, what on earth are you doing?”

“You played a role in her actions as well. Overindulging a child can lead to terrible consequences,” Benjamin firmly responded.

Susan was left speechless. “Ben …”

Feeling utterly humiliated, Celia fled the scene without giving it a second thought.

Worried that Celia might do something rash, Susan quickly followed as she called out, “Cece, wait for me!”

Grace had no interest in their family matters, but the outcome was somewhat satisfactory.

At that moment, Xander walked up to her, patting her shoulder as a gesture of consolation. ” The truth is out. Let’s go.”

in response.

emotionless glance toward Benjamin. His icy stare sent a shiver down Benjamin’s spine as he observed the two standing together,

now that you’ve got what you wanted, are

with one hand

pleased. It’s

this moment, Benjamin couldn’t help but feel that Grace had become a stranger to him. The Grace he used to know previously hadn’t exhibited this level

the result of her own actions, but

what puzzled him

what he knew, Grace was a kind–hearted person who wouldn’t destroy the future of a young girl in front of everyone like that. However, the current Grace

themselves in their

eyes, showing no

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someone, they need to

her, but Grace had chosen not to go

Grace’s side and remarked with a cold tone, “Mr. Hawkins, it seems you haven’t quite grasped the situation. Are you willing to go to any lengths just to protect

mincing words, “Mr. Fulton, I’m talking to my ex–wife. It’s none of your

showed no signs

it involves Grace, it’s my business as well. Mr. Hawkins, it seems that Hawkins Group hasn’t been too busy lately, allowing you the leisure to

hearing this, Benjamin’s expression