In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Unable to find common ground in conversation, they decided to play poker instead.

Wanting to liven things up, Isla made phone calls inviting more people to join. During the waiting period, Grace filled in for two rounds.

"Mrs. Brooke isn't answering her phone. Is something wrong?"

"You don't know? Last night, Mrs. Brooke stormed into Fortress, wielding a knife. It's said that when she arrived, the screens in the lobby were playing a loop of her husband with a woman," Jean recounted excitedly.

"What video?"

"You know, that kind."

The ladies burst into laughter.

"Did she offend someone? The Brooke family has a solid background. Isn't this a slap in their face?"

"Fortress doesn't easily disclose client privacy. Whoever did this must be a big shot."

Grace gazed at the cards in her hand, smiling but saying nothing.

Bored of the women's chatter, Victor excused himself for some fresh air.

"I'll wait outside. Come out after two

plan, too. After two rounds, she

she was about to stand up,

soft voice sounded. "Sorry for being

that, Grace turned

of charm. Though she was aging and had fine lines at the corners of her eyes, her every move exuded a seductive allure that men would find irresistible.

Priscilla replied as she was pushed

Grace. "Oh, it's rare to see such beauty. Which family

didn't appreciate

and hesitated

before replying, "I have some urgent matters to attend

I'm sorry, ladies."

staying. As Grace reached the door, she overheard Jean asking, "I heard your son, Jake, had an accident. Is he okay?" Grace's

Jake?

injury. Raymond values him greatly. As soon as he recovered, Raymond sent him abroad

stepped back. "My plans got canceled. I'll stay and play

her seat. "Then, let's enjoy ourselves. I'll go make coffee." The heiress of the Lewis family was not someone she

across from Priscilla. "I've met the other ladies before, but I don't believe we've met. Which family