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.

"Of course not."

his eyes were bright, and he seemed energetic. He didn't seem

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felt a bit in awe

Shawn to his seat. "This seat is right in

lips together. "Thank

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before whispering, "After the gala, I'll take you to meet my second brother." Since she was close, her breath fanned over Shawn's ear.

intended to decline, but looking at Grace, he swallowed. "Then, I'll wait

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 with a faint

gala officially began, and countless cameras pointed

"Gracie!"

toward her

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

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