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 a

serves good drinks,” Grace casually

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

Xander with a cheeky smile. “Xander will be picking up the tab anyway. I’ll make sure to save the best

Mr.

wanted to spur them on and said, “Oh no, Ms. Lewis. If it’s for you and

choked when she heard

Xander shot Evan a warning look, but the

had spoken

about this, we should talk

waved her hand. Before she could speak, Xander stepped forward and took her

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the glass in her hand.

couldn’t

to the Lewis family seemed quite different from the rumors.

out of the window at the passing scenery,

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

reason, Grace felt a slight tinge of disappointment hearing that, but she concealed