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, of

Grace? Does she really have such

if the latter were

to mistreat

a significant lesson.

skipped a beat. “Grace holds grudges

regularly calling her names and belittling her. If Grace sought revenge, Ava would indeed be in

not know, but it’s not just

mother–in–law! She’s Grace’s elder!

Geraldine continued to add

already divorced, so Aunt Susan doesn’t count as her mother–in–law. That’s why she

of fear. She had married someone from

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be as easy as crushing an ant

What should I do now? Should I apologize,

to apologize, but Geraldine

Ava. 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