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

it felt good. Grace nodded, but then she

enough. It's

she felt more

softened as she stirred her

"What are you doing?"

"Working overtime."

behind him was a group

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

What time will it

her a time and said, "Thanks. I appreciate

arriving on time. The latter exuded a charm and grace

you

and

"Aunt Hestia!"

pity and

Tell me,

arms with Hestia's and recounted the events until they

just sighed and patted

to see me yesterday, but I didn't let

Raymond had looked so upset when Priscilla