IN THE LAP OF LUXURY BY UNSWEETENED CHESTNUTS - Season 2 Episode 32

She was beating around the bush, but only Celia knew how guilty she felt at that moment.

When Grace heard the emcee say Xander’s name, she looked slightly surprised, but only for a

moment. She thought of Hestia’s call the other day.

There had been so many clues leading up to this!

She smiled gracefully and lifted her wine glass to her lips, downing it at once.

At that moment, everyone was craning their necks eagerly in one direction.

As everyone waited in anticipation, a tall figure walked toward them step by step. He strode confidently,

his face in the shadows, as he was walking against the light.

The crowd could only see his face clearly once he walked onto the stage and the lights shone on him.

The man was dressed in a purple suit that made him look very tall. He had refined features, a unique

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charisma, and a commanding air that drew gasps of admiration from those around him with a single

glance.

“Oh my, this man is so handsome! He’s so handsome that I could die!”

“He’s just my type!”

“Not only is he hot, but he’s also so outstanding! Does he have any flaws?”

There was silence.

Xander felt everyone’s gaze on him but remained expressionless. His intense gaze swept through the

crowd, finally settling on Grace.

Their eyes met, and Grace nodded slightly. They were greeting each other across the crowd.

“Wow, Cece, Xander is looking at you!”

When Celia heard this, she was startled and looked at Xander, but he had already looked away. She

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could only say sullenly, “Alright guys, keep a low profile. I don’t want to become the

center of attention.”

“We get it! Cece, you’re too low–profile!”

Celia smiled awkwardly. At that moment, all she wanted to do was find a chance to leave

quietly so that she wouldn’t be exposed for her lies.

“Welcome to the opening reception of Futurelink Corporation. I am Xander Fulton …” On the stage,

Xander briefly introduced himself, drawing continuous rounds of applause.

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Finally, the mysterious mask of the president of Futurelink Corporation had been cast aside!

Many business tycoons were crowding around Xander to initiate conversation with him, but he nodded

politely while rejecting them all.

He walked through the crowd toward the spot where his eyes had been the whole time.

“Cece, Xander is coming over,” one of Celia’s lackeys said, pulling excitedly on her clothes.

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At that moment, Celia was shocked.

She hadn’t expected Xander to come to her. What should she say? She became extremely

nervous.

But then, Xander stopped in front of Grace, and in front of everyone, he said, “Hello, Gracie.

It’s been a while.”

This threw the crowd into an uproar.

“What’s going on? Do Xander and Grace know each other?”

“What kind of relationship do they have?”

“No, no! Look, they’re even wearing matching outfits! They look like a couple!”

Countless eyes were fixed on Xander and Grace, and rumors began swirling around them.

Grace smiled and said, “I should’ve guessed when Aunt Hestia called me. But still, I’m a little startled.”

Xander reached out and patted her head fondly.

“Startled? Aren’t you pleasantly surprised?”