In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Grace glanced over Willow's statement, which closely aligned with their plan.

In it, Willow had taken all the responsibility upon herself and revealed that Matthew had been unaware of the situation. But upon learning the truth, he had fulfilled his paternal duties. To express her regret, she chose to retire indefinitely.

Esme had managed to take down Willow in less than two hours.

Grace breathed a sigh of relief.

At that moment, Esme called, "I've taken the child."

"Congratulations, Mrs. Thorne. You've gotten what you wanted."

"I've done what you asked. With my influence, Willow will never show her face in society again. You can rest easy."

Grace smiled, looking out over the cityscape from the floor-to-ceiling windows.

"How did you persuade Willow?"

"A mother's greatest weakness is her child. I told her that if Matthew fell from grace, her child would have no future. "Faced with two ends, she naturally knew what to do. Of course, I gave her a sum of money enough for a lifetime, on the condition she never sees the child again."

you will be compassionate and won't be

me for? Ms. Lewis, it might seem like I helped you, but really, you

that?" S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt

for life. No matter how powerful he becomes, Esme holds the strings. Doesn't she owe me some thanks?" Ashley nodded in understanding and

drove away from Amirate Corporation. Grace watched it disappear into the distance, feeling

been so obsessed with Benjamin, who clearly wasn't worth it. Now, all

to other

in bed,

cunning, but such

object to that. "Really?

agree. "The apple

That was true.

as Grace was about to say something, Lydia added,

for a while before Zoey messaged Grace privately.