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."

mask. "Do you

"Of course not."

hadn't seen his face, his eyes were bright, and he seemed

why do you always call me Mr.

realized what he meant. "I don't know why, but you give me the

a bit

the venue, so she guided Shawn to his seat. "This seat is right in

his lips

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his ear before whispering, "After the gala, I'll take you to meet my second brother." Since she was

had intended to decline, but looking

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

after, the gala officially began, and countless

"Gracie!"

see Lydia running toward her with

haven't been answering me. How's Caleb? Will

kept so confidential that even the staff didn't know. There