In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Grace couldn't understand this at all. But she didn't have time to think more about it as a calm figure walked toward her down the corridor.

Benjamin looked at Grace, who was standing next to Xander. His gaze darkened, and he clenched his fists.

Beside him, Larry felt the murderous air Benjamin was exuding. He coughed lightly and said, "Ms. Lewis!"

Grace raised her eyebrows and turned in surprise.

Then, she saw that Benjamin was standing some distance away behind her. She didn't know how long he had been there. His eyes were focused on the operating theater's doors, which were tightly shut. "Grace, aren't you satisfied with how much the Quine family has fallen?"

Benjamin's tone was extremely unpleasant. He faced Grace, looking as if he was about to defend the Quine family.

eyes narrowed. "Mr. Hawkins, are you here to defend

as he looked at Grace. "I just

curled scornfully. "I thought it was strange when you stopped me from investigating Jessica at Coronia University. Now you've appeared here again. Does this mean that you've

shrink from the

trust me just this once. Stop your investigation. It won't do you any good to keep looking into it. No matter who

don't you think that what you're saying

slowly, "Grace, I once promised someone that I would take care of the Quine family. I've already broken that promise.

called out to

Grace, but saying this