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.

Amirate will be on holiday after today. I can spend

days left before Christmas, and she had to use that time to resolve the issue with

party tonight is quite

saying, "Since you're not back, of course I'll choose another hot guy to dance

voice became husky as he spoke in a low tone.

"I'm just kidding."

and hung up after a few

the whole conversation. "You two are really inseparable.

temples, feeling a headache coming on. As she sat

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

already invested in the rival production company, so his request to attend Amirate's annual party likely suggested a

there was a knock

Caleb. He wasn't performing that day and was dressed casually. "Ladies, are you

"Almost. We can go any

approached and squeezed Grace's shoulder. "I'll

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