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

the file and handed the documents to

suggested.”

“Yes, Ms. Lewis.”

to Geraldine. “Ms. Geraldine,

followed Grace into

demeanor. Previously, Grace had always been submissive

had some authority with Benjamin, she had never been taken

company.

the CEO of Amirate Corporation, Grace emanated a presence that seemed to impose some degree of pressure on Geraldine.

much!” Geraldine

a seat, Ms.

the couch and handed over the thermos.

to bring this for

nodded, maintaining polite yet distant courtesy. “Thank

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thanks. In Grandma’s eyes, she had always considered you her granddaughter, even after your divorce

silent,

to Grace and continued, “Grace,

things don’t need to be discussed further,”

skeptical, Geraldine said, “But Grace, Benjamin cares a lot about you. You saw it at Grandma’s birthday banquet.