In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Everyone enjoyed the meal thoroughly.

Grace watched her friends leave. She hung on Xander's arm as they stood beside the car.

"Did you smoke?"

There was a faint whiff of smoke on his person. It wasn't strong. In fact, it smelled rather nice.

"Just one." Xander rearranged her scarf for her. "I met Benjamin just now." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Her eyes widened slightly in surprise. "What did you guys talk about?"

"He said that for the past three years, this restaurant has been booked by Hawkins Group. He said that you used to come here often."

Xander's tone was measured, but he dragged out his words on purpose. It made Grace rather uncomfortable.

Grace looked past him and saw Benjamin, who happened to be walking out.

She looked away.

"That's true. I used to meet clients here for him when I was his secretary, but I'd forgotten about it."

She'd been so busy with Amirate for the past year and had completely forgotten about such a minor detail.

When Grace looked up at Xander, there was a pleading look in her eyes.

Xander rubbed her hand. He looked a little displeased, and his expression changed slightly.

"I really didn't think about it," Grace said imploringly.

"Secretary and wife. Best not to mix these two."

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knew that he should stop teasing her.

with you. Benjamin told me that he's willing

away in

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was exasperated and curled her fingers

were teasing me. Are you jealous, Mr.

don't like

you should

and the two of them stood under

own little cocoon,

felt sorry for Benjamin. "Let's

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and behind him, Angus and

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those years ago

she made

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stopped talking at

subject. "What did

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