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.

was holding on to the railing above her. With a gloating expression, he said in a very annoying tone, "I told

and swung the broom at his legs. She ignored his words and said,

at her. "Gracie, do

grabbed

me to go. I actually wanted to help

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

as she said that, someone came out from behind Victor.

able to finish

out at Victor

her in disbelief. "Who bullied you? I asked

all. She turned to Xander and said, "Thanks,

get to it. The faster we finish, the faster we can get back to

"Okay."

pace, but she was still much