In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Grace had thought of showing Raymond some respect. She had wanted to try to endure it if she could and finish the meal peacefully.

But she hadn't expected Priscilla to set her sights on the Lewis family. It was just insane.

Hestia had heard that Grace was back and had indeed made plans to go shopping with her. But it wasn't time yet.

Grace arrived early. She sat by the window in the café, quickly typing on her phone as she recounted the events to Xander.

After her anger subsided a bit, she said, "Was I too impulsive?"

There was a moment of silence, then he called her after a while.

He laughed smoothly through the phone, "Grace, you being a bit impulsive is nothing."

Grace grumbled, "You're joking at a time like this!"

"She's not entirely wrong to try to strengthen ties with the Lewis family with this scheme. We both know Victor. If he doesn't like it, nothing will come of it. Why are you upset?"

It was true. It was unlikely for Victor to fall for a woman from a wealthy family.

Grace felt much better at this thought.

"But I just left rudely."

feel good leaving at

then she remembered that he

chuckled, "As long as you're happy, that's enough. It's

felt more

expression softened as she stirred

"What are you doing?"

"Working overtime."

him, but behind him was a group of high-level executives waiting for

to reply but then he saw her message where she had been blaming herself. He couldn't resist pausing the meeting to call

working hard. What time will it end? I'll order

a time and said, "Thanks. I appreciate

latter exuded a charm and grace as

asked, "Why do you look

the phone and playfully threw herself into Hestia's

"Aunt Hestia!"

pity

Tell me,

recounted the events until

sighed and patted

came to see me

wonder Raymond had looked so upset when Priscilla had