In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Grace looked at Shawn. He was wearing a white high-neck sweater, a long coat, a cap, and a mask. The outfit added a touch of gentleness to him.

"Mr. Griffin, are you afraid of the cold?"

Shawn looked straight ahead. "Very much."

Grace nodded in understanding.

There was a stretch of road leading to the venue's entrance. Grace didn't know what to say. Shawn saw through her and asked, "Do you feel awkward to see me?"

"No. I just thought you wouldn't come to such a noisy occasion. It's a bit unexpected."

"I used to like lively events."

"I couldn't tell. People who open teahouses usually like quiet, right?"

"You drink tea too. Do you like quiet?"

Grace buried her face in her scarf and smiled awkwardly. "No, I don't like quiet. I also like lively events."

beneath the mask. "Do you think I'm

"Of course not."

were bright, and he seemed energetic. He didn't seem old at

why do you always call me

"I don't know why, but you give me the feeling that you're older than me,

a bit in

now entered the venue, so she guided Shawn to his seat. "This seat is right in front of the heater. You shouldn't feel cold

his lips together.

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close to his ear before whispering, "After the gala, I'll take you to meet my second

but looking at Grace, he swallowed.

scene. "Who is that?" Larry looked for a while. "He's wearing a hat and a mask. I don't recognize him. Judging from the figure, he's probably some celebrity." Given how Caleb had been trending recently, it wasn't surprising that people from the entertainment industry were attending the gala. Benjamin accepted this answer

gala officially began, and

"Gracie!"

running toward her with a

anxiously. "You haven't been answering me. How's Caleb? Will he

confidential that even the staff didn't know. There were speculations that Caleb might