In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Grace's heart sank. She hadn't expected Joshua to directly make such a request. He knew she couldn't refuse since she was at fault. Grace forced a smile. "What haven't you experienced before? There's nothing at our little party for you to enjoy."

"I'll find it enjoyable if you're there." Joshua glanced mischievously at Noelle. "Don't you want to invite me?" "That's not what I meant." Grace had no choice but to agree. "I'll have my secretary send you an invitation later." Only then was Joshua satisfied. He bid farewell and left briskly. However, his back still showed signs of aging. Noelle was worried. "Joshua's smile is so scary. I always feel like he's hiding something."

"You're right. He definitely is."

Otherwise, he wouldn't have accepted Celia and returned to Pamore.

Grace's eyes darkened. She felt like she was caught in a tangled mess that she couldn't sort out.

Amirate had reserved the whole building of the most luxurious hotel in Pamore for its annual party.

From the first floor to the top floor, the entire place was crowded with Amirate employees, followed by celebrities and executives.

Grace was in a private room on the top floor. She wore a mermaid dress that outlined her dazzling figure. She stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, watching the luxurious cars lined up downstairs. "When are you coming back?" she asked softly into the phone.

Xander's warm voice came through. "I'll definitely be back two days before Christmas. Mom will be with me."

When she heard that, she confirmed the date. Shawn had said Xander had an appointment at the teahouse before Christmas. It seemed to be true.

today. I can

left before Christmas, and she had to use that

party tonight is quite appealing-a dance party. Who'll be your

you're not back, of course I'll

spoke in a

"I'm just kidding."

and hung up after a few

put on Eternal Love, heard the whole conversation. "You

rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on. As she sat down, she called

a close eye on the artists. There can't be any

rival production company, so his request to attend Amirate's annual party likely suggested a hidden agenda. Luke

was a

was Caleb. He wasn't performing that

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Grace's shoulder.

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