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."

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

He quickly hid behind Esme, who scolded him. "When someone offers you something, accept it graciously. You're always so timid.

who whispered to Grace, "That Mrs. Thorne

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looked surprised

money in hand is quite nice.

on Jessica's hand. The bag she held was indeed the cheapest of the

adding to the

her teeth and instinctively

would you know I

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

embarrassed to admit it in front

say it was you.

"You!"

more, and Esme couldn't

admitted it herself, I won't say more. But remember, if