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."

embarrassed 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. How are you going to

startled Emily, who whispered to

Ms. Lewis is offering, just accept it. After all, she's wealthy, quite

was Jessica. She casually strolled over with a newly purchased bag in hand. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in

looked surprised

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

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

laughed timely, adding to the

clenched her teeth and instinctively tried

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

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

was too embarrassed to admit it in

didn't say it was you. Why did you assume it's about

"You!"

was enjoying the scene even more, and Esme

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