IN THE LAP OF LUXURY BY UNSWEETENED CHESTNUTS - Season 2 Episode 36

Xander’s eyes turned colder when he heard Grace. He swirled the highball glass in his hand, making

the bright red liquid inside ripple.

He had always held a grudge against the Hawkins for how Grace’s mother–in–law and sister–in -law

had mistreated her.

“It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Fulton!” Celia didn’t seem to notice the change in atmosphere and extended

her right hand toward Xander.

Even after a while, her extended hand received no handshake from him.

Somewhat embarrassed, Celia withdrew her hand. “Mr. Fulton, you’ve become the president of

Futurelink Corporation at such a young age.

“I’m honored to meet you today and hope that Hawkins Group can have the opportunity to work with

Futurelink.”

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Xander smiled, but it didn’t seem sincere. “I appreciate the compliments, Ms. Hawkins, but let’s skip the

collaboration.”

His response completely humiliated Celia.

People around were surprised that the newcomer, Xander, would treat the Hawkins family- the local

bigwig–in such a way.

They secretly felt anxious for him.

Likewise, Celia was taken aback, and the smile on her face froze. Eventually, she could no longer hold

her smile.

She had never been treated this way in Pamore before.

“Mr. Fulton, what do you mean by that? Are you not considering collaborating with Hawkins Group?”

Celia continued, “Do you know what kind of presence Hawkins Group has in Pamore? Offending the

Hawkins family has no benefits for you. Or…”

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As she glanced at Grace, she added a hint of mockery to her tone. “Or are you willing to antagonize the

Hawkins family for this woman?”

“Ms: Hawkins, it’s my business how I handle my affairs. You have no right to interfere.”

Celia didn’t expect Xander to be so protective of Grace. Instantly, her eyes turned red with jealousy.

She didn’t understand what made Grace so special, as the latter was a divorced woman. Yet she

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Was he blind?

“Mr. Fulton, do you know her so well that you dare stand up for her like this? Do you know she was

nothing but a lowly dog in my family? Even a few barks from her would be annoying.”

As soon as she said that, a loud slap echoed as Grace’s hand left five clear fingerprints on

Celia’s left cheek.

In disbelief, Celia covered her face and exclaimed, “Grace, how dare you hit me?”

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She wanted to charge at Grace but was restrained by Xander.

“Please behave, Ms. Hawkins.”

Coldly, Grace stared at Celia and said, “Your words severely insulted my dignity, and this slap is to

teach you how to behave. After all, we’re all adults here. We must face the consequences of our

actions.‘

“You!” Celia wanted to resist but couldn’t break free from Xander’s grip.

“I won’t let this go, Grace, and neither will my family.”

Grace smiled. “Do you think you can represent the Hawkins family?”

Her words shocked Celia for a moment.

“Remember, I have the backing of Amirate and the Lewis family. Do you think your brother would stand

against them or sacrifice you for everyone else’s peace?”

Celia was furious. Every word Grace spoke felt like a stab in her heart, leaving her in agony.

Grace was right. She couldn’t represent her family, and Benjamin wouldn’t confront Amirate for her, let

alone the billionaire Lewis family..

“Ms. Hawkins, you need to use your brain when you venture into the world. Or else, you won’t even

know how you got yourself into trouble.”