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.

tone, "I told you to wake up so many times, but you

swung the broom at his legs. She ignored his words and said, "Move away. I'm sweeping

"Gracie, do your best. The teacher will come

grabbed his arm. "Go

asked me to go. I actually wanted to help

crossed her arms and said, "There's no need. Just go away. I don't

from behind Victor. Xander walked up to Victor and patted him

be able to finish sweeping the

out at Victor and said, "Look, Xander

you? I asked Xander

at all. She turned

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

"Okay."

pace, but she was still much slower than