Semua Bab In the Lap of Luxury: Bab 231 - Bab 240

There was a hint of surprise in Samuel's eyes when he saw Benjamin. "Mr. Hawkins, what brings you to Amirate?"Benjamin glanced at Samuel, exuding a regal presence. With a single look, he had already asserted dominance."What's wrong? Am I not welcome at Amirate Corporation?"Samuel forced a smile. "Mr. Hawkins, how could that be ... It's just that it's not a convenient time for Ms. Lewis to see you at the moment …"Samuel's words were vague, hinting at uncertainty. He was smart, so of course he hadn't missed Benjamin's intentions.Benjamin didn't avert his gaze. Instead, he looked at Grace and Timothy and said, "Whether it's convenient or not isn't up to you, right?"Samuel felt awkward. He could only manage an apologetic smile. "You're correct, Mr. Hawkins …"But Benjamin paid him no more attention.Leaving Samuel behind, he headed toward Grace.When Grace saw Benjamin, her brows furrowed slightly in concern. Even when Benjamin called her, she acted like she hadn't heard

Grace snapped back to reality, looking puzzled. "What?"Timothy seemed to sense a unique atmosphere between Grace and Benjamin, so he said with a hint of disappointment, "If you're willing to go back to him, I'll respect your decision."Grace chuckled. "What's this? Are you suddenly lacking confidence?"Timothy quickly added, "If my rival is Benjamin, losing to him isn't something to be too embarrassed about. "But Milady, you need to think it through. The old issues are still there. If you two want to get back together, at least resolve those issues first."Upon hearing that, Grace retorted, "Who said I want to get back together with him?"Timothy's eyes lit up as he stared at her."Milady, do you mean ..."Grace shook her head slightly. "I have no intention of getting back together with him, at least for now."Timothy exclaimed, "Milady, does that mean I still have a chance?"Grace raised her eyes, meeting his gaze.She planned to make things clear with him today."Timoth

With a son as outstanding as Benjamin, Olivia couldn't help but feel overshadowed by Susan. Meanwhile, Olivia's whole life revolved around Geraldine, which strained their relationship."I'm just helping find a match for our dear Geraldine. What's it to you? By the way, I heard Benjamin had sent Celia to Astana. So it's not really your place to be concerned, is it?"Her remark hit a nerve. Susan's expression darkened. It felt like a jab to her heart."Well, Celia is just going to be in Astana for a while. She'll be back eventually," Susan replied weakly before retreating. Olivia claimed victory. Then, she pulled Elizabeth into the conversation. "Mom, check this out. Xander Fulton, the president of Futurelink Corporation. He is handsome and talented. He turned the company around in a few months. He's a real catch …"Elizabeth furrowed as she interrupted, "Enough for now. We can talk about this later."Pouting, Olivia reluctantly agreed, "Alright, Mom."Then, she turned her at

"I heard you're the new CEO of Amirate Corporation. That's quite impressive. Your uncle's company downsized recently, leaving him jobless. Please consider offering him a position at Amirate," Ava said.Grace remained silent, not immediately responding.But Ava didn't see anything wrong with her suggestion. "Your uncle used to be just a team leader. So I believe joining Amirate and becoming CEO should be no problem for him."Elizabeth overheard the conversation and wasn't pleased with Ava's remarks.Ava ignored the awkward atmosphere and continued, "Considering we're all part of the same family, arranging a job at Amriate shouldn't be difficult."Grace countered bluntly, "What are you talking about? He's still part of the Hawkins family. With the size and influence of Hawkins Group, finding a job shouldn't be a problem. Our family business might be small, but it can surely accommodate such a 'big shot'."Her response was straightforward. She had hit a nerve. Ava's demeanor shift

In an instant, Grace was surrounded by everyone. She was the center of attention.Elizabeth was pleased as she watched. But Susan, who was sitting in a corner of the hall, felt frustrated.These people were so used to going with the flow. When circumstances had favored Susan, they had been quick to admire her. With Grace in the spotlight now, they were hurrying to align themselves with her.This reminded Susan of Celia, who was enduring hardships in Astana while Grace was thriving. She felt uneasy at the thought. "Mom, she's no longer part of our family. Why did you invite her?" Susan asked.Displeased, Elizabeth responded, "Grace is my guest. What makes you think you have the right to comment? If you have free time, go to the kitchen. Don't be a nuisance here."Seeing no other option, Susan headed toward the kitchen.At this moment, Elizabeth instinctively covered her chest, feeling a slight pain. Her old ailment was acting up again.She stood up and walked toward the stair