In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Joshua stuck out his hand and pulled Celia into his embrace. "She says she doesn't know who you are."

Benjamin didn't say anything. He stared intently at Celia, who had changed so completely. No matter how angry he was, he couldn't make a scene at this time.

Elysium Bank's annual party wasn't a joke, and there were many high officials present. He couldn't embarrass Anthony.

Joshua was even more powerful than Hawkins Group, and it wouldn't be a good idea to offend him either.

Grace could tell that Benjamin was suppressing his anger.

When Joshua and the others took their seats, Timothy followed them.

Grace grabbed Noelle's hand and whispered in her ear. Noelle nodded.

After that, Grace didn't hang around longer; she left the party.

Luke was waiting outside. "The production company that Joshua invested in is Stellar, which is one of the most popular companies right now. They're rivals with Amirate's film and television department." "Check the artists that he's signed on recently."

Grace took a deep breath. She hadn't planned on investigating it in such detail, but now it seemed like she had no choice but to check thoroughly.

"Celia?" Xander's doubtful voice traveled over from the other end of the phone.

"Yep. Even though we didn't talk, she's changed a lot. Joshua is from Frenda. You probably know more about his movements. Can you help me check?"

was noisy on Xander's end, and he seemed to be walking. After he got indoors, he

him something else, but she didn't know how to start. The two of

undid the bandage that Shawn had done for her. "It's

about that incident with Joshua. They say that you took half of the

still decided to ask about it. She felt

silence on the other end for two

were only 18 years old at the time. How did you do

invincible in the stock

the stock market was facing a revolution at the time. I just got the news

were rumors that Xander was involved

"Then-"

she could finish. "You

not that I'm suspecting you. I just want to know how

wasn't in a good

better after hearing her say that.

in his mind.

me a scapegoat, then Joshua is probably behind it. You'd

"I know."

of them fell