In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 16 Secretary–Cum–Wife

Benjamin sat in a first–class seat on the plane. He took out the pair of rings that he had instructed his housekeeper to throw away earlier.

After some hesitation, he took out the bigger ring and put it on.

He had never worn it before. But it fit him perfectly, as if it had been tailored for him.

Over the last three years, he had refused to wear it, insisting that it wasn’t appropriate for

work.

Any other wife would have thrown a tantrum at that.

However, Grace hadn’t. She had been gentle and obedient, indulgent of his every whim.

He had never expected her to leave him so suddenly and determinedly. She hadn’t even taken her wedding ring with her.

Benjamin turned the ring around in his hand, frowning.

Gentle and obedient, or determined. What was she really like?

When the plane touched down at Darai, Benjamin headed to the offices of Donegan Enterprises. Once he reached, he went straight to the president’s office.

Timothy squinted at his computer, then picked up the proposal and checked it again.

Then, he put down the file and said earnestly, “Benjamin, I’ve checked. Hawkins Group is eligible to participate in the expo.”

Benjamin raised an eyebrow. So he was right–Amirate was the one barring them.

“Did you

Amirate

to veto to bar Hawkins Group from participating in

eyes were dark

was dealing with this. Everything was going fine until

her deal with it.” Timothy played with the pen in

his eyes, hiding his dejection.

“Then she must be the one ruining

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some resources with her, making you lose out on this huge contract. You must’ve signed a non–compete with her

said only served

didn’t look happy. He laughed awkwardly and said, “Mr. Donegan, the secretary

covered his mouth

Superwoman? How could she handle being your wife and your secretary at

to give him

most of the time, so

after all, Timothy wasn’t

way she could handle everything, she was almost like

His heart felt heavy.

had only ever seen Grace as his perfect secretary, forgetting that she

been his wife.

stood up and patted Benjamin on the shoulder, smiling

married? Why wasn’t I invited to the wedding?

they rarely met since their respective family businesses were based in different

had married quietly, without a

friends in Pamore, including Frederick Morris, knew about