In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 9 Taking off the Company Uniform in Public

The air instantly became thick with tension.

In the past, Grace had always been cautious when speaking with Benjamin. This was the first time she had displayed such an unyielding attitude in the office.

Benjamin’s face fell at once.

“Is that so, Benjamin?” There was an imperceptible frown on Benjamin’s face as Yvonne leaned closer to him.

“Of course not,” he replied.

“As she said, Hawkins Group is full of capable employees. Why should we keep her identification card?

“But since she is resigning, she will have to take off the company uniform and complete her handovers. Otherwise, it’ll be against the company’s rules and regulations.”

At this moment, Grace finally understood why Benjamin had forced her to come to the

company.

She only had two options. Either she stayed at Hawkins Group or left with nothing.

She couldn’t believe that Benjamin had actually resorted to such a method to make her yield to

him.

last shred of

scared me. I thought there was something going on between you and

to snuggle into Benjamin’s arms. Something in her seemed to snap. She removed her black

take it off,” she

was right. It would be better to

silence at once. Yvonne looked at

lowered and was on

few days, he had sensed that Grace was no longer the same

It seemed as if he

had he never truly understood her

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of what was happening in Benjamin’s office spread. Many people craned their necks to get

been obedient and mild, would

in public for the sake of her

the floor, Grace was left with only a cropped white

was so hot!” one of the

at how oversized our company uniform is! It’s simply hard to tell if

discussion immediately came to a halt when Larry

your work? Do you want your salary to get deducted right

glances with one another before