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,

Grace? Does she really have such

at Ava as if the latter

Celia and Aunt Susan used to mistreat her? She’s

significant lesson. I

a beat. “Grace holds

her. If Grace sought revenge, Ava would indeed be in a

it’s not just Celia. Even Aunt Susan

She’s Grace’s elder! How

Ava was agitated, Geraldine continued to add fuel

count as her mother–in–law. That’s why she acts

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

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decided to target her, it would be as

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

was about to apologize, but Geraldine stopped

have easily helped Uncle get a job if she wanted to. She didn’t help because she looks