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.

couldn’t help but

was true–never mess

bar serves good drinks,”

you like them, feel free to come and taste

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

truly a businessman, Mr.

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

when

shot Evan a warning look,

he had spoken the

talking about this, we should

stepped

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caught off guard and obediently set down the glass in her hand. She followed Xander out, but it felt

couldn’t help but

seemed quite different from the rumors. She was rather

Grace gazed out of the window at the passing

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

slight tinge of disappointment hearing that, but she concealed it