In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 35 Fined and Jailed

“Benjamin, why are you negotiating with that unlucky jinx?”

Susan grabbed Benjamin’s arm. She had never seen him speak so humbly or so open to discussing things with Grace.

Besides, Grace had always the one to follow their orders. Why had things changed?

She marched over to Grace with an arrogant expression and tone. “So what if we’re slandering you? What reputation do you even have?

“You didn’t say anything back when our family was yelling at you!” Susan screeched.

But when she noticed Benjamin’s expression fall, she realized her mistake.

She had just exposed her attitude toward Grace for the past three

years.

Aaron couldn’t take it anymore and glanced at Grace from the side.

“This is the mother–in–law and sister–in–law you’ve taken care of for the past three years? What kind of people have you been serving?” he asked.

Then he remembered his sister’s embarrassment and composed himself. “It’s your choice, but if you end up embarrassing the family, I’ll hold you responsible.”

“Don’t worry, Aaron,” Grace reassured him.

She had an icy look in her eyes as she scoffed at Susan. “If I’m not wrong, you’re going to tell me your daughter just needs to compensate me, right?”

now that

I wrong? How much can your shop be

to pay me 300 million dollars?” Grace asked slowly. But the amount still made Susan almost trip over

store be worth that much? Who are you trying

in shock.

down with a sharp gaze. “If you don’t believe me, I have the financial documents to prove it. I’m sure you’ll believe

We’ll see if you can keep causing trouble!” Susan’s

However, Benjamin stopped her.

was so grim, it was like

+15 BONUS

he barked

had already attracted the attention of half the attendees there,

woman who seemed like she had married a rich family. But it turned

their ire on Susan, giving

like a rich family, but the mother and sister talk like uncivilized

yelling at her the moment they’re displeased? Being an in–law to them must

sister–in–law is

how Mr. Hawkins is still defending them at a time like this. You can imagine what married

a suffocating family and

him too.”

and

enough attention to

right away, but he hadn’t even noticed

Celia’s wailing and Yvonne’s theatrical begging,

you the 300 million dollars. Can