In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

“Since she’s so intent on getting divorced, then so be it!” Benjamin raised his voice, anger surging inside him.

“Call the lawyer and set an appointment at City Hall.”

Larry didn’t dare hang up yet. “Mr. Hawkins, she said she wants the divorce settled as soon as possible, so they’re willing to accommodate our timing.”

Hearing this, Benjamin threw his phone onto the ground without bothering to hang up.

He put a hand on his forehead, feeling his headache intensify.

“You’re a cruel woman, Grace!”

Over at Amirate’s office in Pamore, Grace pushed open the door to the meeting room. She walked up to the executives with Emily.

With their friendship repaired, Emily had decided not to return to Frenda. She wanted to help Grace with her career while handling their boutique on the side.

Grace introduced herself and Emily. “Hello, everyone. I’m Grace Lewis, the general manager appointed by the Darai headquarters. This is Emily Jenkins, my deputy.

“I hope we can work together for the good of the company.”

Most of the executives had been transferred from Darai as well. They had already been in

Pamore for a year, so the power structure was pretty much settled by now.

They had coveted the position of general manager for quite some time. To their surprise, they had been assigned a general manager from outside the company.

they had done their research. Apart from her experience at Hawkins Group as

“Welcome, Ms. Lewis!”

“Welcome!”

since the decision had come

secretary at Hawkins Group, right? And now you’re the

of you stealing company secrets and

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Emily geared up to leap to Grace’s defense. Grace stopped her, giving her a look to

questioned her was Cameron

he had also been

that the position had been taken

felt worse when he realized that it had been given to a young woman with only three

something you need to worry about. I’m sure HQ

to find out more about these people, including their personalities

surprised by Cameron’s attitude. She had

company’s decision! I will not work with you, Ms. Lewis!”

that he was offending many people by

was the first day of operations for this branch. He needed to make sure that Grace

Amirate Corporation. His department

him.

teach Grace that there was already a pecking order in the company. That way, would be easier for him to have his

looked unfazed

it

taking the meeting minutes. She said, “Type up a letter of resignation for Mr. Luther here. I’ll sign it