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?"

ends, she naturally knew what to do. Of course, I gave her a sum of money enough for a

be compassionate and won't be too harsh

you take me for? Ms. Lewis, it might seem like I helped you, but really, you helped me. If you ever need anything in

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has the child, she's got a hold on Matthew for life. No matter how powerful he

as a Porsche drove away from Amirate Corporation. Grace watched it disappear into the distance, feeling utterly

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

to other news.

night, Grace lay in bed, chatting

cunning, but such lowly tactics weren't his

that. "Really?

"The apple doesn't fall far from the

That was true.

about to say something, Lydia added,

before Zoey messaged Grace privately. "Did I say something wrong? I forgot Lydia's