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."

first meeting, and I didn't bring a gift.

clearly nervous. He quickly hid behind Esme, who scolded him. "When someone offers you something, accept it graciously. You're always so timid. How are you going to carry the Thorne

who whispered to Grace, "That Mrs. Thorne is

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

with a newly purchased bag in hand. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet

looked surprised and

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

gaze leisurely fell on Jessica's hand. The bag she held was indeed the

adding

teeth and instinctively tried to hide

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

was indeed short on cash, having invested all the money Benjamin had

she was too embarrassed to admit

say it was you. Why

"You!"

even more, and

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 she won't look