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."

indicated a close relationship. Priscilla stood

see." "Mrs. Jones told me that Ms. Lewis is like Raymond's daughter. I heard that the Lewis family has three brothers. Are you considered the fourth?" Upon hearing this, Xander cast a disdainful glance

out,

you. What matters is how the outside world sees you. Everyone knows about the

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

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

Grace left the private

to

"How did you know who

flatter her. I figured it out. Smart, aren't

He chuckled. "Indeed."

the chips were all chased in. "I

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was fair, and she spoke with

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hair

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you do this on purpose

a bit embarrassed. "I was venting for Aunt

said, "If I had met her earlier, I would have won more than just this 160 thousand dollars. It's all your

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

women.

sunshine, piercing through the deep and dark

find him. "Mr.