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.

of her,

Does she really have

looked at Ava as if the

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

significant lesson.

beat. “Grace

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

Ava, you may not know, but it’s not just Celia. Even

her mother–in–law! She’s 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

fear. She had married someone from an

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Grace decided to target her, it would be as easy

desperate, Ava turned to Geraldine. “I watched you grow. What should I do now? Should I apologize, hoping

apologize,

could have easily helped Uncle get a job