In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Jessica was wearing heavy makeup today. It made her look very vicious as she smirked.

"The collaboration between Amirate Corporation and Byte Technologies is set in stone now. We're approaching the fourth quarter of the year now. Benjamin, will you help me?"

Benjamin smoked from across her. His gaze fixed on Grace, never wavering. She seemed very happy today, exuding a relaxed air, far from her cautious self when she was around him. "Help you with what?" he asked, disinterested.

"I can't let Grace succeed in this collaboration," Jessica stated firmly.

Benjamin scoffed upon hearing this. "Why, Danielle? What makes you think you can sabotage her deal? I told you, I won't let you touch her."

Jessica raised an eyebrow and mocked, "You're quite the knight in shining armor. I never noticed that before.

"You might like her, but it's clear she detests you! Since that's the case, why not join me?"

Benjamin rubbed his temples and took a big swig of his drink.

"If you don't have anything else to say, I'm leaving!"

called out softly

want her to fail.

her fingers resting on his broad shoulders. "Tell me, what if Grace finds out that the man she fell for at first sight was actually-"

use this to control me for a

broke into

care about her forever. If you do, then that's my

breath and said, "Mr. Thorne from Byte

Jessica's expression turned grave.

illegitimate child

Hudgens. She's

a famous actress. More importantly, she was married but had a child with

fell into thought, then laughed

I forbid you from touching Grace." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ

be happy to know you care so much for his woman,"

go of

too much to drink the day before and had a headache

on the juice the housekeeper had prepared, Grace checked her schedule on her