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."

she hadn't seen his face, his eyes were bright,

do you always call me Mr.

know why, but you give me the feeling that you're

felt a bit

"This seat is right in front of the heater. You shouldn't feel

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around at the chaotic crowd and leaned close to his ear before whispering, "After the gala, I'll take you to meet my second brother." Since she was

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

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

gala officially began, and countless cameras pointed at the

"Gracie!"

running toward her

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

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