In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 239 Going With the Flow

In an instant, Grace was surrounded by everyone. She was the center of attention.

Elizabeth was pleased as she watched. But Susan, who was sitting in a corner of the hall, felt

frustrated.

These people were so used to going with the flow.

When circumstances had favored Susan, they had been quick to admire her. With Grace in the spotlight now, they were hurrying to align themselves with her.

This reminded Susan of Celia, who was enduring hardships in Astana while Grace was thriving. She felt uneasy at the thought.

“Mom, she’s no longer part of our family. Why did you invite her?” Susan asked.

Displeased, Elizabeth responded, “Grace is my guest. What makes you think you have the right to comment? If you have free time, go to the kitchen. Don’t be a nuisance here.”

Seeing no other option, Susan headed toward the kitchen.

At this moment, Elizabeth instinctively covered her chest, feeling a slight pain. Her old ailment was acting up again.

She stood up and walked toward the stairs, climbing to the next floor.

“Grace,” Geraldine called out as she approached through the crowd.

Grace had a favorable opinion of Geraldine, who had never been as troublesome as the other members of the Hawkins family.

“Geraldine!”

Geraldine smiled and said, “I didn’t expect such a significant change in you after not seeing you for a while.”

Grace chuckled. “Geraldine, you’re the one who’s becoming more and more attractive.”

Suddenly, Geraldine remembered something. “I just saw that Grandma wasn’t feeling well. It seems like her recurring chest pain is acting up again.”

Grace couldn’t help but express concern upon hearing about Elizabeth’s health. “Is she alright?

Scanning the surroundings, Geraldine casually remarked, “It’s strange. Grandma has been away for a while. She hasn’t returned yet.”

Worried, Grace’s gaze swept the area. When she couldn’t find Elizabeth among the guests

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

to apologize,

won’t help, Aunt 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 on you and

glared at Grace,

go to apologize to her, she

asked, “Then

us

speaking, Geraldine leaned in

but smile triumphantly. “You’re right! Striking first is the key. As an

were drawn by Grace’s status and sought to form a connection

with her.

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Going

an instant, Grace was surrounded by everyone. She

But Susan, who was sitting in a corner of

used to going with

quick to admire her. With Grace in the spotlight now,

who was enduring hardships in Astana while Grace

she’s no longer part of our family. Why did you invite her?” Susan

Elizabeth responded, “Grace is my guest. What makes you think you have the right to comment?

option, Susan headed toward the

covered her chest, feeling a slight pain. Her old ailment was acting

walked toward the stairs, climbing to the

Geraldine called out as she approached

favorable opinion of Geraldine, who had never been

of the Hawkins

“Geraldine!”

and said, “I didn’t expect such a significant change in

you for a while.”

one who’s becoming more and more

feeling well. It seems

couldn’t help but express concern upon hearing about Elizabeth’s health.

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Grandma has been away