In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 197 Timely Appearance

Xander was the first to react. Without any hesitation, he immediately turned and headed

downstairs.

Grace was sitting at a table and scrolling through her phone. Just then, a waiter approached her with a tray.

“Miss, this is a complimentary drink from our bar tonight. Would you like to try it?”

Without waiting for Grace to refuse, the waiter placed the drink in front of her.

Grace picked up the glass, but before she could take a sip, Xander’s voice interrupted her. ” Gracie!”

His steps were noticeably hurried. With just a few steps, he reached Grace and swiftly took the glass from her hand.

Puzzled, Grace looked at him, and their eyes locked.

Xander reached out and pulled her close. They seemed quite intimate to onlookers. In truth, he was using this as an opportunity to whisper in her ear, “The drink is spiked.”

knew what she

been, Xan? Why did you come so

while. This bar is owned by a junior from

agreed with a smile. With the questionable drink in her

leave the bar area.

the second floor, the waiter who had served Grace was now on his knees, pleading. “Mr. Martin, I didn’t mean

had turned extremely

in his bar! It was

and how much

money that woman paid me. She told me to find a gigolo and then take

glass on the coffee table in

you realize the consequences of

+15 BONUS

it again. Please spare me. I was blinded for

waiter’s pleas,

bring up the surveillance

hesitation, the waiter pointed at Wendy’s face in the

in just then. She had already heard everything when she was at the door. With just one glance at the screen, she recognized

was surprised to see

expected that the woman who had captivated Xander was none other than