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."

smiled beneath the mask. "Do you think

"Of course not."

bright, and he seemed energetic. He didn't

always call

meant. "I don't know why, but you give me the feeling that

a bit

Shawn to his seat. "This seat is

pressed his lips together. "Thank

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

but looking at Grace, he swallowed. "Then, I'll

thoughtful actions caught Benjamin's attention. He frowned even more, staring at this 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

officially began, and countless cameras pointed at

"Gracie!"

around to see Lydia running toward her with a mask on, followed by Zoe

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

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