In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 360 Something’s Wrong With the Island

The group greeted Grace loudly, startling her. Puzzled, she looked at them. “Max, what’s going on?”

Max patted his stomach, comfortably sitting on the couch. “Ms. Lewis, we came over to see

you.”

Hearing his answer, Grace felt speechless.

She spoke straightforwardly. “You won’t come without a reason. Spit it. What’s the matter?”

Max quickly moved closer to Grace, looking very eager to please her. “You’re indeed smart, Ms. Lewis.”

He continued, “Well, I’ve been studying chess recently and figured out-some new tricks. I just wanted to find an opportunity to play a round with you.”

Grace raised an eyebrow and asked, “Youre here just for this?”

Max nodded repeatedly.

Since losing to Grace last time, he had accepted defeat, but his desire to win against her had intensified.

been practicing at home during this time, and now he had found a chance to come and go

give

signs of a gangster boss. His eyes were

obsession for chess.

him. “I can’t do that this time. I have a project to inspect on

suddenly wilted, letting out a dispirited

whole trip will be over in two or three days. It’s

“Ms. Lewis, I sense

smiled, encouraging him. “I hope to see your improvement next time.”

at a loss

Grace returned

didn’t want to disturb

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where did Ms. Lewis

that the island we sold to that foreigner a few days ago? Why is Ms.

“She said she’s going to inspect a project, so she’s probably working with the

much about it. “That’s possible. After all, Ms. Lewis does business on

“Alright, let’s not interfere with Ms. Lewis’ affairs. Let’s go back. I’ll practice a

Max sat around the chessboard, playing with his chess friends.