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

"Of course not."

eyes were bright, and

do you always call me Mr.

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

felt a bit in awe

Shawn to his seat. "This seat is

pressed his lips together. "Thank

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but looking at Grace,

Her 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

began, and countless cameras pointed

"Gracie!"

and turned around to see Lydia running toward her with a

been answering me. How's Caleb? Will he be here

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