In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 292 Visiting the Mines

The head of Acme Group had been waiting at the hotel entrance early in the afternoon.

Upon seeing Grace, he greeted her with great respect. “Ms. Lewis, I’m George Lockwood, Acme Group’s president. Here’s my business card.”

“Welcome to Dunhill, and thank you for choosing Acme Group.”

Grace nodded slightly and took his business card.

The name “George” was printed on the golden business card.

Grace smiled. “Mr. Lockwood, I’ve heard a lot about you.”

“Ms. Lewis, you’re too kind.” With that, George gestured for her to get in the car.

“Welcome, Ms. Lewis and Mr. Fulton!”

Grace and Xander got into the chauffeured car.

As the car drove along, George enthusiastically acted as a tour guide, talking about the scenery and specialties of Dunhill until they reached the mine.

Lewis, although Dunhill is a small place, we’re well-developed in mining, agriculture, and farming. Today, let’s visit the mines first, and we can go to the farms

Mr. Lockwood,” Grace said. She got

was desolate,

were busy in the mines, and some were going down into

“Ms. Lewis, the

a

we head to the first mine?”

the way,

the hardship of the mine workers, especially those

were covered in soot, and only their eyes were visible. They were bent over as they carried baskets of coal and climbed

do they work in a day?” Grace asked.

at least 12 hours a day. But they are paid according to their hours, and it’s good

the risks are much higher for them than for those working above, so most underground workers don’t have

quite rigorous lives.

Grace

area ahead. We can take a

tea.”

in a very good mood

shoulder and asked

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