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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watched you grow. What should I

was about to apologize,

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

pissed Ava off. She glared at Grace, muttering,

go to apologize to her, she might make things

“Then what should

not kind, she can’t blame us for being cruel. Do you want to teach

speaking, Geraldine leaned in and

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

by Grace’s status and sought to form a connection with the Lewis family. Hence, they actively engaged in

with her.

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Going

instant, Grace was surrounded by

was sitting in a corner of the

so used

they had been quick to admire her. With Grace in the spotlight now, they were

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

our family. Why did you invite her?” Susan

have the right to comment? If you

option, Susan headed

moment, Elizabeth instinctively covered her chest, feeling a slight pain. Her

up and walked toward the stairs, climbing

as she approached

Geraldine, who had never been

of the Hawkins

“Geraldine!”

smiled and said, “I didn’t expect such a significant change in you after not

you for a while.”

the one who’s becoming

remembered something. “I just saw that Grandma wasn’t feeling well. It seems like her recurring

express concern upon hearing about Elizabeth’s health.

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surroundings, Geraldine casually remarked, “It’s strange. Grandma has been