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."

smiled beneath the mask. "Do

"Of course not."

though she hadn't seen his face, his eyes were bright, and he seemed energetic. He didn't

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

felt a bit in awe

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

his lips together. "Thank

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

decline, but looking at Grace, he swallowed.

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

began, and countless cameras pointed

"Gracie!"

around to see Lydia running toward her

been answering me.

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