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.

saw Benjamin, her

her, she acted like she hadn’t heard. Instead, she went ahead and opened the door to

to move

the office door, Timothy

friends faced off

doing here?” Timothy

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to stop

looking away, Timothy straightforwardly said, “She doesn’t

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

if I can’t, I still have to try! I won’t let

in a stand–off. Neither

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thought we would end up so estranged,” Benjamin remarked

remained unmoved. “Benjamin, you’re divorced. Why bother

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

was surprised. “Isn’t

I’ve been meaning to tell you. Why bother?

said that, Timothy’s

snapped.

him no mind. “I’m just

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

sent a shiver through Grace. She had never imagined Timothy

for her.