In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 238 Sowing Discord

Nowadays, with Grace’s elevated status, most people eagerly sought to align themselves with her and attempt to win her favor.

This left Ava feeling quite uneasy.

“Aunt Ava, do you know why Celia was exiled to Astana?” Geraldine asked.

Since Ava’s marriage, she had rarely been involved in the Hawkins family’s affairs. Hence, she was unaware of what had happened to Celia.

Susan had only told her that Celia had gone to study in Astana.

But what kind of place was Astana, exactly? Even if the Hawkins family were in decline, they wouldn’t send their child somewhere like that.

Ava was unclear about the specifics, so she asked, “Do you know the details?”

Geraldine gestured toward Grace in the crowd.

because of her,

she

looked at Ava as if the latter

Aunt Susan used to mistreat her? She’s simply seeking justice. It’s better

has power, she has taught Celia a significant lesson.

heart skipped a beat. “Grace holds grudges like

mocked Grace, regularly calling her names and belittling her. If Grace sought revenge,

not know, but it’s not just Celia. Even

Grace’s elder! How can

that Ava was agitated, Geraldine continued to

doesn’t count as her mother–in–law. That’s why she acts without

sense of fear. She had married someone from an average family with

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her, it would be as easy as crushing an ant

watched you grow. What should I

was about to apologize, but Geraldine stopped

She doesn’t care about you anymore. She could have easily helped Uncle get a job if she wanted to. She didn’t help because she looks down