In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 204 You Reap What You Sow

“I know, Grandma. I’ll investigate this matter thoroughly.”

Elizabeth waved her hand, giving Benjamin the green light to proceed.

After receiving her permission, Benjamin turned to Celia.

Even though she was crying her heart out at this moment, he had no sympathy for her.

“Tell me what happened.”

Celia’s crying abruptly stopped, but she couldn’t bring herself to speak.

She couldn’t tell Benjamin the truth. After all, he had warned her not to provoke Grace. Yet she hadn’t been able to resist, and look where it had landed her.

She truly couldn’t face Benjamin or her family.

She was also afraid that there would be no place for her left in her family if she told the truth.

“Mom.” Celia could only turn to Susan.

also careful of Benjamin and his mood, so she remained

his patience. “Celia, tell

said, “Don’t be so mad, Ben. I’m the victim now.

held back his anger, but his

hand.

coldly. “Did you provoke Grace first? Have you forgotten what I

had never seen this side of Benjamin. She

anything. The drug was Wendy’s, and she had someone set up Grace.

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to do with the situation, but she had

did you

to deny it, but Benjamin had such

Seeing that, Benjamin snorted.

guess she’s also the one who

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word clearly, and each word

in their three years of marriage, he had chosen to believe Grace instead

out that she had indeed

you

to Susan. “Are you still

felt weak