In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 240 Embarrassing Moment

“What are you doing?”

At the doorway, Benjamin’s voice carried a hint of anger.

Without a moment’s hesitation, he strode over to Grace and forcefully took her hand without saying a word.

Before Grace could react, he briskly led her outside.

“What’s going on?” Grace looked up with disbelief in her eyes.

Benjamin frowned but offered no explanation. “Regardless of what you just saw, don’t dwell

on it.”

Grace became increasingly puzzled. She felt like there were some dark secrets hidden in there.

“This is just too strange,” Grace muttered, recalling what she had just seen.

She stared at Benjamin’s face and finally asked, “Why is your black and white photograph hanging on the wall like a dead man’s? Are you a ghost?”

annoyed. “Nonsense.

As she spoke, she realized that she had

were empty, but he patiently suggested, “The birthday banquet is about

start. Let’s go

downstairs.”

had her doubts, but she wondered if she might be overthinking things. After all, Benjamin was standing

Is

you

feeling well, so

fine, but next

her

the corridor, one after the other. Just as they reached the end of the staircase

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moving her aside and using his own

back. The next second, he was

It was truly embarrassing.

turned toward the scene, surprised by what they had just witnessed. Meanwhile, Benjamin found himself in an awkward situation. When had he ever appeared

you okay?” Grace asked

already attracted

She was the first to rush over, with a worried expression on her

were