In the Lap of Luxury
Lap of Luxury Chapter 109

hapter 109 Why Did You Hide Your Identity

“Grace!” Benjamin’s voice rang out. Then, he turned to look at Harold, who was beside her. ” Mr. Lewis Senior, can I talk to her privately?”

Harold remained silent and deferred the decision to Grace. She wore a subtle, emotionless

expression, her l*ps curving slightly.

“Okay,” she said.

As Harold walked away, he gave Benjamin a serious look. “Mr. Hawkins, since you’re divorced, just make a clean break and stop beating around the bush.”

Benjamin offered no objection. He simply nodded slightly and watched him leave.

“What do you want?” Grace’s expression remained calm, as if it were an ordinary conversation.

Benjamin remembered the day they had gotten their marriage certificate three years ago. She had stood shyly by his side while the photographer had taken their first photo together.

His thoughts drifted briefly, but as he regained his focus, he found himself looking straight at

her face.

“Why did you conceal your identity and marry me three years ago?” He asked.

Grace didn’t expect him to ask this question, especially given that they were divorced now. The answer no longer held any meaning for her.

“Why do you want to know, Mr. Hawkins?”

Benjamin stared at her intensely with eyes as deep as the uncharted depths of the ocean.

“Just answer me.‘

Grace lowered her eyes. Her thoughts drifted far away.

“My family didn’t support us being together. But I felt like I couldn’t live without you,” she

said.

Therefore, she had forsaken her identity and status, betrayed her family and friends, and chosen him without a moment’s hesitation.

However, the outcome had been far from satisfactory.

“Well

“Well, at least now I’ve come to terms with reality and realized that it takes two for love to work. My one–sided affection only caused unnecessary pain.

“When I was younger, I had feelings for someone I shouldn’t have, but now that I’ve grown wiser, it’s time to take a step back,” she continued.

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Grace concluded with a self–deprecating smile and said, “Mr. Hawkins, our conversation is over. I should get going.”

She walked away, taking confident strides in her seven–centimeter–high heels. She had the image of a proud and self–reliant woman.

Soon, the birthday celebrations came to an end.

Information regarding Grace’s background instantly surged to the top of the trending lists. Being the granddaughter of the world’s wealthiest man attracted many people’s admiration.

Additionally, the revelation of the true identity of “Calico” took over the trending topics.

“Unbelievable! Grace’s real identity is incredibly prestigious!”

“Is this a plot from a story with a happy ending? A rich girl hides her identity to get married, and after a divorce, she becomes the world’s wealthiest woman. Even novels wouldn’t make this up, would they?”

“The Hawkins family must be regretting it big time! Grace is not only beautiful and kind, but she’s also extremely rich. It’s as if she’s the protagonist of a major film!”

When Frederick, who was far away in Pamore, saw the news, he sprang from his couch in

disbelief.

He stared at the news headline in astonishment. He thought he might have been mistaken and even pinched his thigh to make sure it wasn’t a dream.

It was painful!

That meant this was all real!

He casually forwarded the news to his group of friends.

“I’m blown away! Grace is the daughter of the world’s richest family!” he texted.

Reflecting on his past behavior toward Grace, all the taunts he had thrown her way appeared utterly foolish.

At one point, he had thought Grace had been lucky to go from being an ordinary person to being married to a wealthy man overnight. Little had he known that she had been a shining star all along.

He continued to text, “What should I do? I feel like my face is stinging a bit.

“That’s the world’s richest Lewis family. Even a mere mention of their name can send shivers down the world’s spine. I wonder if it’s too late to apologize to Grace now.”

Frederick sent several messages in a row, but the group chat remained eerily silent.

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Certainly, it would be difficult for anyone to come to terms with such a dramatic turn of

events.

News about Grace remained in the limelight on the internet for a whole week before things gradually died down.

Grace took a few days to rest at home before making the decision to return to Pamore. Aaron personally accompanied her to the airport.

Before boarding the plane, he handed her a document.

“What’s this?” she asked.