In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 199 Shot Themselves in the Foot

“Miss, are you feeling unwell?” A waiter approached Celia with concern.

Celia rubbed her head and shook it. But when her eyes met the waiter’s, the fiery sensation

within her intensified.

In a daze, she subconsciously moved closer to the waiter. “It’s a bit hot.”

The waiter immediately understood. “There’s a hotel next to our bar. Shall I take you there to rest?”

Celia nodded, her flushed face growing even hotter. In a semi–conscious state, she followed the waiter and left.

Upstairs, Evan’s men reported, “Everything is settled, Mr. Martin.”

Evan looked at Grace and shrugged. “Is there anything else I can do for you, Ms. Lewis?”

Grace swirled the drink in her glass, seeming aloof.

Smiling, she said, “Thanks, Mr. Martin. Now, let’s see how evil their scheme was.

that, Evan couldn’t help but

true–never mess with

Martin, your bar serves good drinks,” Grace casually

Evan replied, “If you like them, feel free to come and taste

he said that, he didn’t forget to glance at Xander with a cheeky smile. “Xander will be picking up the tab anyway. I’ll make sure to

truly a businessman, Mr. Martin, always

to spur them on and said, “Oh no, Ms. Lewis. If it’s for you and Xander’s wedding, I can cover all the

choked when

warning look, but

he had spoken

about this, we should talk about

waved her hand. Before she could speak, Xander stepped forward and took her hand. “Let me take you

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hand. She followed Xander out, but it felt

couldn’t help but

the Lewis family seemed quite different from the

car, as Grace gazed out of the window at the passing scenery, she felt

it to heart.” Xander kept his eyes on the road and spoke

reason, Grace felt a slight tinge of disappointment hearing that,