In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 244 Defiance

Timothy’s project received unanimous approval.

After the meeting, Grace was the first to leave the conference room, followed closely by Luke,

who was reporting on work.

As Grace and Luke approached the office door, they were suddenly called out, “Grace!”

Following the voice, Geraldine walked gracefully in front of Grace.

Grace was surprised. Since her divorce, she had completely severed ties with the Hawkins family. She hadn’t been in contact with any of the relatives. Geraldine had never visited her

either.

How had Geraldine found her here?

Despite her confusion, Grace politely asked, “Ms. Geraldine, what brings you here?”

Geraldine raised the thermos and smiled. “Grandma asked me to bring some chicken soup

you.”

for

She closed the file and handed the documents to Luke.

suggested.”

“Yes, Ms. Lewis.”

attention to Geraldine. “Ms. Geraldine, come

followed Grace into the

Grace had always been submissive and respectful in the Hawkins family, even as

some authority with Benjamin, she had never been

company.

emanated a presence that seemed to impose some degree of pressure on Geraldine. This dynamic

you’ve changed so much!” Geraldine remarked as they entered

a seat,

couch and handed over the thermos. “Give it

to bring this for

maintaining polite yet distant courtesy. “Thank Grandma for

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considered you her granddaughter, even after

stayed silent, giving nothing

a bowl of soup to Grace and continued, “Grace, have you never considered

need to be discussed further,” Grace replied in

a lot about you. You saw it at Grandma’s birthday banquet. He’s always the first one to step forward to protect