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."

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

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

Emily, who whispered to Grace, "That Mrs. Thorne is quite

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

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surprised

calmly retorted, "Ms. Landon is correct. Having money in

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

adding to

instinctively tried

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

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

embarrassed to admit it

say it was

"You!"

the scene even more, and Esme couldn't

"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