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."

his face, his eyes were bright, and he seemed energetic.

do you always call

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

felt a bit

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

pressed his lips together.

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

decline, but looking at

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 hum

gala officially began, and

"Gracie!"

running toward her with a mask on, followed by Zoe

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

had been kept so confidential that even the staff didn't know. There were speculations that Caleb might