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.

in mining, agriculture, and farming.

Grace said. She got

was desolate, with only

busy in the mines, and some were

the mines are

handed a helmet to

we head to the first

led Xander and Grace into the mines. Along the way, he enthusiastically explained the workings of each mine.

the mine workers, especially those digging

their eyes were visible. They were bent over as they carried baskets of coal and climbed up the

they work in a day?” Grace asked.

work at least 12 hours a day.

and the risks are much higher for them than for those working above, so most underground workers don’t have families. They choose to go

lived quite

Grace

area ahead. We can take

tea.”

wasn’t in a very good mood at the moment.

shoulder and asked softly,

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