In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

"Wake up, Gracie. It's your first day of school. Don't be late."

Outside the bedroom, Victor had his bag in one hand and was knocking on the door with his other hand.

Grace was still drowsy. Even though she had woken up, she was still lazing in bed. She pulled her blanket over her head. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Then, she replied dazedly, "I got it, Victor."

Victor looked at his watch and talked to the housekeepers for a bit. Then, he rushed to school.

Grace finally got out of bed after the housekeepers had urged her several times. As expected, she was late to school on the first day.

"Grace Lewis, right? You're late on the first day of school. As a punishment, you have to sweep all the stairs."

Grace took the broom and started to clean the stairs reluctantly. When she was about halfway done, Victor suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

to the railing above her. With a gloating expression, he said in a very annoying tone, "I told you to wake up so many times, but you didn't listen.

the broom at his legs. She ignored

her. "Gracie, do your best. The

grabbed his arm. "Go

the one who asked me to go. I actually wanted to help you sweep the

said, "There's no need. Just go away. I don't want to see your

out from behind Victor. Xander walked

won't be able

tongue out at Victor and said, "Look, Xander is so good to me. You always

her in disbelief. "Who bullied you? I asked

believe him at all. She turned to

from her expressionlessly. "Let's get to it. The faster we finish, the

"Okay."

pace, but she was