In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 277 She Doesn’t Want to Lie to Him

Xander coldly snorted. “That depends on who came first and who came later.”

A trace of suspicion flashed in Benjamin’s eyes.

“What do you mean by that?”

Xander didn’t hide anything and said straightforwardly, “It’s been three years, Benjamin. This time, I won’t let Grace go to you again.”

His words were clear. Grace raised her eyes and looked at him, feeling like she had missed something.

Benjamin sneered. “Do you’re capable enough? Who do you think is in charge here, Fulton?”

Xander calmly responded, “In the past, it might have been the Hawkins family. But we’re living in different times now. You can try if you want, Mr. Hawkin.”

The tension in the air was palpable, as though a fight was going to break out at any time.

Benjamin nodded slightly, feeling the thrill of having a worthy opponent. It had been a long time since he had had such a formidable opponent.

“You want to compete with me? I’ve never lost since I was a child. I’ll certainly have Grace and teach you a lesson.”

“That depends on whether you

both

took the initiative. “Grace, come with

remained silent,

not an object. I’m a person–a living person. Perhaps I did have some feelings

Grace looked at Xander. With

to force

he had taken it seriously. Xander lowered his eyes, concealing the disappointment

next moment, Grace

to Xander.

light flashed in his previously dim eyes. He looked into her

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who had followed him since childhood,

deep roots of affection for

“Okay, let’s go home.”

tightly as if he had

it through?”

Grace ignored him, and her steps became

his fists, and his heart was