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 help

saying was true–never mess

your bar serves good drinks,” Grace casually

Evan replied, “If you like them, feel free to come and taste our new menu whenever

Xander with a cheeky smile. “Xander will be picking up

truly a businessman, Mr.

If

choked when she

warning look, but the

all, he had spoken the

this, we

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

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down the glass in her hand.

couldn’t help

to the Lewis family seemed quite different from the rumors. She was

out of the window at the passing

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

felt a slight tinge of disappointment hearing that, but she