In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

In less than half a month, the Byte Technologies scandal had passed, and the collaboration with the company's overseas partners gradually smoothed out. Grace relaxed slightly. Samuel, on the other hand, was furious. He was clearly upset.

His subordinates avoided him as much as possible, fearing they might trigger him.

Luke chuckled at the mention of this. Grace also found it amusing as she thought about it.

"How's the progress with the Eastwood property?"

"No issues reported."

Grace remembered Xander's words and pondered for a moment. After all, it was a government project, so there probably wouldn't be significant issues.

But should she really let Samuel and Jessica profit from it?

Grace had never expected to run into Jessica while shopping with Emily later. She was at a luxury store where many wealthy ladies were flocking to check out the new arrivals.

They even bumped into Esme, who was accompanied by a young boy. He greeted Grace by addressing her as "Aunt".

"You're young. It would be more appropriate for him to call you by your name."

and said, "It's okay to call me 'Aunt'. It's our first meeting, and I didn't bring a

who scolded him. "When someone offers you something, accept it

to Grace, "That Mrs. Thorne is quite

a voice chimed in, "Indeed, if Ms. Lewis is offering, just accept it.

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surprised and

Having money in hand is quite nice. Otherwise, you can only buy the cheapest bags

The bag she held was indeed the cheapest of the season's new

adding to the

her teeth and instinctively

yet. How would

the money Benjamin had given

admit it in front of so many

smiled brightly and said, "I didn't say it was you. Why did

"You!"

enjoying the scene even more, and Esme couldn't help but

hand, pointed to Jessica's bag, and said, "Since Ms. Landon admitted it herself, I won't say more. But remember, if you want to impress a girl in the future, never choose