In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Xander knocked on the door, and an attendant opened it. Isla looked up and saw the good-looking man.

Xander gestured with his finger, indicating for her not to make a sound.

At that moment, Grace had already won over a dozen rounds.

Another lady at the table understood the situation well and kept folding her cards. Combined with Grace's sharp wit, Priscilla and Jean were utterly defeated.

A pile of chips lay on the table.

Priscilla was visibly upset. After finishing the last round, she conceded. "You're really clever, Ms. Lewis. I admit defeat."

Even from the back, Grace seemed delighted. "Okay. Losing isn't scary. It's being afraid to admit defeat that's scary. Aunt Priscilla, you need to practice your poker skills."

Priscilla remained silent.

After collecting the chips, Grace bid farewell and turned to leave. But as she did, she stumbled into a man's arms, hurting her nose.

When she looked up, she saw Xander. "Xander?"

Everyone looked over.

Smiling, Xander gently rubbed her nose for her.

"How long have you been here?" Her tone softened.

"I just arrived. Are you tired of playing?"

"Just a bit."

close relationship. Priscilla stood

me that Ms. Lewis is like

blurted out, "We're

What matters is how the outside world sees you. Everyone knows about the relationship between the Fulton and Lewis families. Though you're not siblings, you're

down, gripping Grace's hand tightly. "Oh, please, Aunt Priscilla. If I cared about how the outside world sees things, you and Jake wouldn't

to her. But only she knew that there was a wolf ready to attack underneath

left the private

you speak to her

answer. "How did you know who she

her. I figured

He chuckled. "Indeed."

all

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was fair, and she spoke with

a

her hair

with

do this on

bit embarrassed. "I was venting for

won more than just this 160 thousand dollars.

Xander felt warm inside. When men were vulnerable

women.

piercing through the deep and dark ocean and filling

"Mr. Fulton, the client has