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

heard. Instead, she went ahead

He rubbed his nose and decided to move away.

Benjamin reached the office

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are you doing here?” Timothy spoke

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to stop me,

Timothy straightforwardly said, “She doesn’t want to see you.

narrowed his eyes. His pride made him raise his chin. He countered,

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

a stand–off. Neither

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

you’re divorced. Why bother

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

“Isn’t that why you’re

meaning to tell you. Why bother? Even if

Timothy’s expression turned unpleasant. “Shut up,”

snapped.

no mind. “I’m

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

a shiver through Grace. She had

for her.