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.”

Xander smirked. “That depends on whether you have

both men looked

initiative. “Grace, come

remained silent, leaving the choice

have some feelings for you

at Xander. With

to force her or

it seriously. Xander lowered his eyes, concealing the

moment, Grace

courage, she spoke to Xander. “Xander, let’s

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

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had followed him since childhood, had

deep roots of affection for

“Okay, let’s go home.”

tightly as if he had seized the whole world, and walked past

thought it through?” Benjamin shouted at

Grace ignored him, and her steps became

his fists, and his heart