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.

annoying tone, "I told you to wake up so many times, but you didn't listen. And

her lips and swung the broom at his legs. She

poked fun at her. "Gracie, do your

and grabbed

asked me to go. I

"There's no need. Just go away. I don't

came out from behind Victor. Xander walked up to Victor and patted

help her out. She won't be able to finish sweeping

when she heard that. She stuck her tongue out at Victor and said, "Look, Xander

"Who bullied you? I asked Xander

all. She turned to Xander and said,

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

"Okay."

the pace, but she