In the Lap of Luxury

Chapter 19

Chapter 19 Return the Pain Twofold

There were too many people on Emily’s side, and Yvonne was mortified by the confrontation.

She backed away instinctively, trying to distance herself from Celia.

Grace swirled her champagne and turned back to them. “Your sister–in–law’s in trouble. Are you not going to stand up for her?” she taunted coldly.

“What are you guys doing over there?” An angry voice echoed.

The crowd parted to reveal Benjamin, who was striding toward them with a dark expression.

He saw Grace immediately.

It had been some time since they had last met. She had put on a little weight and looked

healthier–better, at least, than how she had looked when she had been with him.

Her smile was almost as bright as the spotlights overhead. Her tailored dress complemented her complexion, making her look like a different woman.

He couldn’t take his eyes off her.

When Celia saw her brother, she regained her courage and pointed at Grace and Emily. ” Benjamin, they’re bullying us!”

Benjamin looked around, taking in Celia’s smudged makeup and Yvonne’s agitated state. The

crowd was silent now.

“Picking on the weak? How dishonorable.”

“Whatever.” Grace had no intention of arguing with him.

She smiled sardonically. “I think you know your

She didn’t mind being the bad guy.

sister better.”

Emily was similarly indignant. “Leave, and take your sister with you! The Hawkins are not welcome at my party!”

The people around them also spoke up against Celia.

“She was the one who verbally attacked them first.”

“That’s right! She looks young, but her manners need a lot of work. If she can attack someone because they’re infertile, then she’s not a good person!”

“She just threatened to call the police, but a glass of champagne was enough to shut her up. What a joke.”

Benjamin frowned. He knew Celia’s personality.

After hearing what the crowd said, he asked Celia, “Are they telling the truth?”

Celia lowered her head, not daring to argue with her brother.

Yvonne took the opportunity to get into Benjamin’s good graces while simultaneously painting Grace in a bad light.

Putting on a pitiable expression, she said softly, “It’s my fault, Benjamin. I should have stopped Celia from saying those hurtful things. She’s the one who

Then, she turned to Grace. “Ms. Lewis, I’m sorry. I didn’t know about you when I got together with Benjamin.

“If I could turn back time, I wouldn’t get between the two of you at all. I hope you can forgive

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Her eyes shone with unshed tears, making her look delicate and pitiable.

She spoke with certainty, making Grace out to be a vengeful ex who was taking revenge on Benjamin through Hawkins Group.

She might have fooled everyone else, but her act didn’t work on Grace and Emily.

Emily pointed a finger at Yvonne. “That’s funny. You’re the one who ruined Grace’s marriage. Why are you acting like you’re the innocent one here?

“Take your holier–than–thou act elsewhere! I’m not in the mood to deal with you.”

She grabbed a glass bottle from a nearby table and raised it over Yvonne’s head.

Grace stopped her hastily. “She’s pregnant. Leave it.”

Yvonne put a hand to her forehead and swayed slightly before falling into Benjamin’s arms.

Benjamin grabbed her and blocked Emily’s attack. He pushed her by the shoulder impatiently.

Due to the momentum, Emily almost fell to the ground. Thankfully, Grace caught her just in

time.

Once Emily was steady, Grace went up to Yvonne and slapped her hard.

The force of the slap sent Yvonne’s ears ringing. Her face stung from the pain.

It took her a few moments to realize what had happened. Grace had just hit her.

She had never been hit before.

Grace shook out the stinging pain in her hand and looked straight into Benjamin’s eyes.

“If you ever touch Emily again, I’ll return the pain twofold to Yvonne. Let’s see how many slaps your fragile beloved can withstand!”

She meant what she said.