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."

It's our first meeting, and I didn't bring a gift. Pick

who scolded him. "When someone offers you something, accept it graciously. You're always so timid. How are you going to carry the Thorne family

whispered to Grace, "That Mrs. Thorne is

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

hand. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

looked surprised and

calmly retorted, "Ms. Landon is correct. Having money in hand is quite nice. Otherwise, you can

she held

adding to the

clenched her teeth and instinctively

How would you know I can only afford the cheapest

cash, having invested all the money Benjamin had given her into real estate, leaving her tight on

to admit it

didn't say it was you. Why did

"You!"

enjoying the scene even more, and

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 a bag