In the Lap of Luxury

Chapter 583 I Don't Need It Anymore

Bobby wiped his sweat. "It seems you have someone you want to impress, Mr. Fulton."

At Xander's age, having a woman and spending money to please her was normal.

However, spending 150 million dollars on a woman was shocking. Besides having a substantial family background, it indicated that the woman's status was extraordinary.

After all, women were graded in men's eyes.

Xander didn't respond. "Put it away."

Hazel closed the box. Seeing Xander stand up, she helped him put on his coat. "The plane ticket has been booked. We'll take off in an hour, and we should land in Pamore around 10:00 pm."

10:00 pm … The gala would end by 11:00 pm, which was still manageable.

"Let's go."

Bobby followed behind Xander, lost in thought.

…

In Pamore, Grace was backstage, and the audience arrived at the venue. She received a message from Xander letting her know that he was boarding the flight.

"What makes you so happy, Ms. Lewis?" Matthew asked. Benjamin stood behind him.

Grace's smile instantly disappeared. "It's nothing, Mr. Thorne."

Benjamin stared directly at her. "You look like you're in high spirits, Ms. Lewis."

"Of course, I have to thank you for tripping me up. Otherwise, I wouldn't be so happy today," Grace said casually, full of irony.

As the two confronted each other, Matthew sensed the strange atmosphere.

Waving his hand, he said, "Regardless of the past, we're all friends today. Ms. Lewis, the profits from the overseas and domestic Black Friday sales may reach a new high. You deserve credit."

"Your support allowed us to achieve that, Mr. Thorne. We've been through thick and thin together, unlike some people who just meddle in between." Grace's words were sharp. She was referring to Benjamin.

Benjamin turned his face in displeasure.

Matthew wanted to defuse the tension, but he knew about the strained relationship between the two. He suddenly didn't know what to say. "I'll check the front."

Except for the busy backstage staff, only Grace and Benjamin remained.

"Do we have to be so hostile, Grace?"

"You're exaggerating it, Mr. Hawkins. I never want to be hostile with you, but I just can't talk to you calmly."

With that, Grace turned to leave.

"Even if you're calm toward Xander, he can't even make it to such an important day for you. How is he better?"

Benjamin still remembered the day at the bar when Xander had taken Grace away with just a few words.

Grace found it amusing. "You're a bit too self-righteous. How do you know that he won't make it? Come to think of it, I had many important moments before, and I never saw you appear."

"I—" Benjamin choked.

It was a fact, and he couldn't argue against it. He clenched his fingers. "At least I'm here today, and I'll be there in the future."

"But I don't need you anymore."

Suddenly, her phone rang. She turned around and answered, "Hello?" Exclusive content from NôvelDrama.Org.

The other person said something, and Grace suddenly became excited. "Mr. Griffin, you're here? I'll have someone come out to get you."

After saying that, she ran out of the backstage area.

Frowning, Benjamin looked at her.

Since Luke and the others were busy, Grace ran to the exit personally.

Shawn stood in the staff's corridor, watching Grace approach with quick steps in her high heels. Upon seeing the red dress and snowy white coat she was wearing, Shawn guessed that she was probably going to go on stage later.

Panting, she said, "Sorry for making you wait."

Shawn frowned. "Aren't you cold?"

Grace showed her staff pass, and the security guard let her through. "Nope. I have three heating pads."

Her expression was mischievous, and Shawn couldn't help but laugh.