Lahat ng Kabanata ng In the Lap of Luxury: Kabanata 451 - Kabanata 460

Grace stood before him, sizing him up from head to toe. She couldn't help but feel upset when she saw him standing there, unharmed. She pursed her lips and asked, "Where have you been these past few days? I couldn't contact you at all and thought that you—" Before she could finish, Xander reached out and pulled her into his embrace. Grace immediately felt much calmer as she settled into his familiar embrace. She quietly leaned against him, forcing back the words she had been about to say.Xander whispered, his warm breath tickling her ear as he gently said, "Sorry for making you worry, Gracie." There had been some urgent issues at Fulton Group's headquarters. He had been dealing with them in Frenda, and he couldn't contact her. He had rushed back as soon as he had seen her missed calls and messages. After his flight had landed, he had come straight to Amirate Corporation, just so he could see her sooner. Grace pouted, obviously unhappy. "Why couldn't I get through to you

Xander then said to Peter, "There's no need to hide my schedule from her. Whatever she asks, just tell her the truth." Shock flashed through Peter's eyes when he heard Xander's instructions. Xander had many connections and rivals from his years in the business industry. For safety reasons, his itinerary had always been kept confidential. Peter had worked for Xander for many years, always in the shadows. He had never appeared in public. But today, Xander had revealed his existence to this woman without any reservations. Evidently, Xander trusted Grace completely. "Understood, Mr. Fulton," Peter responded, never doubting Xander's decision. If Xander trusted Grace, he would trust her completely as well."Alright, you can go now." "Yes, Mr. Fulton." Once Peter left, Xander took Grace's hand. "Gracie, I have some special matters to deal with for a while." Grace had already sensed something was amiss but didn't ask further. She just nodded, looking up at him. "I understand

"I understand, grandma, don't worry." Elizabeth sighed. "Now only you and I are left in this house. How can I not worry about you?"Then, she asked, "By the way, how is Grace doing?" At the mention of Grace, Benjamin simply said, "Grandma, don't worry. She's doing well." Hearing this, Elizabeth nodded understandably. "Yes, Grace is a good girl. It's just a pity you two weren't destined for each other. If only ... well, let bygones be bygones. It's late. You should rest early too." "Yes, Grandma, you should go back to sleep." After leaving Elizabeth's room, Benjamin went straight back to his bedroom. Over the past three years, he had rarely been at home, with Grace taking care of everything. Now, after their divorce, he had been coming home more frequently. But sometimes he found himself missing the times when Grace still lived there.Benjamin pushed the door open and found no signs of Grace. Any traces of her had been gradually erased over time. He stood before the wi

"Gracie, you must have been busy with work recently," Elizabeth said. Grace smiled softly and said, "It's alright. The company is on the right track now." "Good. That's good," Elizabeth said. But her words were followed by a few coughs, which made Grace frown slightly. "Grandma, are you feeling unwell?" "It's nothing, just the usual." Grace couldn't help but worry. During her three years with the Hawkins family, Elizabeth had always been kind to her and a source of comfort for her. "Have you seen a doctor?" "Yes, I have. Don't worry about me. I called because I haven't seen you for a while and wanted to talk to you." "It's okay. I'll come to see you after work."Elizabeth was delighted by that. "Really? That would be wonderful! The house has been quite empty lately. If you could come to see me, nothing could make me happier." "Grandma, don't say that. You've always been like family to me." Hearing this, Elizabeth's eyes welled up with tears. "You're always so thoug

"Waiter, I'll get black coffee for me, no sugar," Samuel ordered. Soon, the coffee was brought to him. He took a leisurely sip. "Your choice of coffee shop is commendable, Ms. Landon. The coffee has a rich flavor and tastes great." Smiling, Jessica replied, "Then I must invite you for coffee more often in the future." "That sounds like a good idea." The two went back and forth, neither willing to concede. Jessica had initially thought Samuel would be easy to manipulate, but she was somewhat surprised by his resilience. However, she wasn't easily fooled either.As they finished their coffee, Jessica stood up and suggested, "Mr. Walker, it seems we have nothing left to discuss. Shall we call it a day?" Samuel smiled and slowly put down his coffee cup. "Ms. Landon, let's not be hasty. Don't you agree?" "Oh? Do you have any advice?" Samuel said calmly, "Since we're discussing a partnership, mutual trust is the first step. From your behavior just now, it seems you don't