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

something, accept it graciously. You're always so timid. How

who whispered to Grace, "That Mrs. Thorne

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

over with a newly purchased bag in hand. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

surprised

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

bag she held was indeed the cheapest

laughed timely, adding

instinctively tried to hide the

would you know I can only afford the cheapest

she was indeed short on cash, having invested all the money Benjamin had given her into real

was too embarrassed to admit it in front of

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

"You!"

the scene even more, and

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 a bag this cheap, or