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 something you like. It's

who scolded him. "When someone offers you something, accept it graciously. You're always so timid. How are

whispered to Grace, "That Mrs. Thorne is

could reply, a voice chimed in, "Indeed, if Ms. Lewis

a newly purchased bag in hand. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

looked surprised and

the attention of everyone present, Grace calmly retorted, "Ms. Landon is correct. Having money in hand is quite nice. Otherwise, you can only

bag she held was indeed

timely, adding to

her teeth and instinctively tried to

misunderstood. I haven't paid yet. How would you know I can only

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

embarrassed to admit it in front of so

didn't say it was you. Why did you

"You!"

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

say more. But remember, if you want to impress a girl in the future,