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.

hesitantly, “Ms. Lewis, although Dunhill is a small place, we’re well-developed in mining, agriculture, and farming.

got out of

it was desolate, with only towering mine deposits.

and

said, “Ms. Lewis, the mines

then handed a helmet to

to

Along the way, he

felt the hardship of the mine workers, especially those digging coal

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

they work in a day?” Grace asked.

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

them than for those working above, so most underground workers don’t have families. They

poor lived quite rigorous

moment, Grace understood their

rest area ahead. We can take a break

tea.”

wasn’t in a very good mood at

and asked softly, “What are you thinking?

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