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.

Evan couldn’t

saying was true–never mess with

Martin, your bar serves good drinks,”

them, feel free to come and taste

glance at Xander with a cheeky smile. “Xander will be picking

a businessman, Mr. Martin, always thinking

said, “Oh no, Ms. Lewis. If it’s for you and Xander’s wedding,

when she heard

shot Evan a warning look, but the latter

he had spoken the

about this, we should

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

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glass in her hand. She followed Xander out, but

Evan couldn’t

different from the rumors. She was

of the window

don’t need to take it to heart.” Xander kept his eyes on the road and spoke

slight tinge of disappointment