"I'll just take a look. I won't participate."

The women played with high stakes. Grace sat on the right, seemingly focused on the game. But in reality, she wasn't paying attention at all.

Before the round ended, the door opened. Matthew led the way in and asked Esme, "Have you won yet?"

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Grace froze and stared at Benjamin behind him, whose eyes were also fixed on her.

The lady sitting on the left also noticed him and asked, "Aren't you Mr. Hawkins? You're so young and promising, yet you're willing to watch us women play cards. You must find it amusing." Benjamin undid his coat and placed it aside, standing next to Grace.

"I don't find your game amusing. Clearly, you're skilled."

The lady was delighted. Anyone would willingly accept praise from an attractive man.

Grace pursed her lips and said, "Since Mr. Hawkins is interested in the game, maybe I should give up my seat. I feel a bit-"

Before she could finish, Benjamin's hand landed on her shoulder, pressing down.

"I'm just watching."

him fiercely, annoyed by his presence. She didn't even want to play. He

out an ace of hearts. "It's rare to see you around, Mr. Hawkins. You seem quite free today. It's

up, fearing she might

you seem very nervous. Mrs. Thorne is asking about

all eyes at the table turned

endured the discomfort and answered, "I'm just a little cold because

a card from Grace's hand. "You

Everyone turned silent.

turned ambiguous, and Grace felt

her as the resilient Ms.

suggestive words and actions, everyone was reminded

in stirring the pot. "Mr. Hawkins, who are you to be so concerned for Ms.

egged them

to leave, but it was inappropriate to just walk out under everyone's

you're mistaken. If anything, me and Ms. Lewis are just

he didn't

to continue when Grace dropped her last card. "I've

but at this moment, she didn't want any more

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