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."

clearly indicated a close relationship. Priscilla stood

to see." "Mrs. Jones told me that Ms. Lewis is like Raymond's daughter. I heard that the Lewis family has three brothers. Are

blurted out, "We're not

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

gripping Grace's hand tightly. "Oh, please, Aunt Priscilla. If I cared about how the outside

and courteous to her. But only she knew that there was a wolf ready to

Xander and Grace left the private room, she chased in her

speak to

"How did you know who

mentioned Jake's name to flatter her. I figured it

He chuckled. "Indeed."

the chips were all chased in. "I won 160 thousand

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face was fair, and she spoke with

a

her hair and

with

this on purpose

bit embarrassed. "I was venting

had met her earlier, I would have won more than just

Xander felt warm inside. When men were vulnerable they wished to be cared for

women.

piercing through the deep and dark ocean and filling

"Mr. Fulton, the client has arrived