In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 186 Make a Deal

Yvonne continued, “I’m not acting. If I hadn’t done this, I wouldn’t have been able to see you

at all.”

“Now that you’ve seen me, what difference does it make? Are you still acting in front of me?” Benjamin asked callously. There was a hint of contempt in his eyes,

If it hadn’t been for Yvonne, he and Grace would never have reached this stage.

Yvonne burst into tears. She reached out to pull on Benjamin’s arm, but he shook her off.

Yvonne couldn’t help but laugh bitterly. “What, I’m not even allowed to touch you? But… don’t forget that you Hawkins will always owe my family! It’s a debt that you will owe us

forever.”

Benjamin clenched his fists soundlessly.

This was the issue.

He had no way to refute her.

leaving him no

will lose its power,” Benjamin

think that this is

make a deal.”

so that only Benjamin could hear her. “I know that you don’t want to

of here. I don’t want to be in jail any longer. If

families will be even.”

Her condition was tempting.

consider this carefully. This is just a small thing for you and your family. You just need to find an outstanding lawyer to overturn my verdict and get me out

ahead of time.”

out so that you can

that it was ironic.

I’ll never show up in front of you again. I’ll even wish you and Grace well and hope that you’ll find your way

Benjamin’s expression changed slightly. When he looked back on it, he realized that he and Grace had had

been for Yvonne, perhaps they

each word, he said

leaving no

if she wasn’t

such a rush, Benjamin! It won’t hurt to consider it properly. After all, you wouldn’t want to have that obligation to the Quines hanging over you for your

statement again.

that he was already