In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 231 You Can’t Stop Me

There was a hint of surprise in Samuel’s eyes when he saw Benjamin. “Mr. Hawkins, what brings you to Amirate?”

Benjamin glanced at Samuel, exuding a regal presence. With a single look, he had already

asserted dominance.

“What’s wrong? Am I not welcome at Amirate Corporation?”

Samuel forced a smile. “Mr. Hawkins, how could that be… It’s just that it’s not a convenient time for Ms. Lewis to see you at the moment…‘

Samuel’s words were vague, hinting at uncertainty.

He was smart, so of course he hadn’t missed Benjamin’s intentions.

Benjamin didn’t avert his gaze. Instead, he looked at Grace and Timothy and said, “Whether it’s convenient or not isn’t up to you, right?”

Samuel felt awkward. He could only manage an apologetic smile. “You’re correct, Mr. Hawkins

”

But Benjamin paid him no more attention.

Leaving Samuel behind, he headed toward Grace.

Grace saw Benjamin, her brows furrowed slightly in

acted like she hadn’t heard.

rubbed his nose and decided to move away. “Mr. Hawkins, I’ll be waiting for you

the office door,

friends

what are you doing here?”

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stop me, Timothy?” Benjamin

“She doesn’t

made him raise his chin. He countered, “Do you think you can

and responded, “Even if I can’t, I still have to try!

stand–off. Neither was willing to back

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Timothy, I never thought we would end up so estranged,” Benjamin remarked in a self deprecating

Timothy remained unmoved. “Benjamin, you’re divorced. Why bother getting involved with

expression shifted. “Who told you I’m here to

surprised. “Isn’t that

“There’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you. Why bother? Even if she doesn’t

Benjamin said that, Timothy’s expression

snapped.

paid him no mind.

his fists, managing to restrain himself. “Heh, it doesn’t matter if it’s not me! As long as she’s happy, even if that happiness isn’t

She had never imagined

for her.