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

been, Xan? Why did you

This bar is owned by a junior from my university days.

the questionable

leave the bar area.

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

expression had turned extremely

had dared to tamper with drinks in his bar! It was as if they were asking

behind this, and how much were you

woman paid me. She

smashed the glass on the

you realize the consequences of

+15 BONUS

do it again. Please spare me. I was blinded for

the waiter’s pleas,

up the

Wendy’s face in

already heard everything when she was at the

surprised to

captivated Xander was none