In the Lap of Luxury
Lap of Luxury Chapter 233

Chapter 233 Become Friends When Romance Fails

Grace snapped back to reality, looking puzzled. “What?”

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Timothy seemed to sense a unique atmosphere between Grace and Benjamin, so he said with a hint of disappointment, “If you’re willing to go back to him, I’ll respect your decision.”

Grace chuckled. “What’s this? Are you suddenly lacking confidence?”

Timothy quickly added, “If my rival is Benjamin, losing to him isn’t something to be too embarrassed about.

“But Milady, you need to think it through. The old issues are still there. If you two want to get back together, at least resolve those issues first.”

Upon hearing that, Grace retorted, “Who said I want to get back together with him?”

Timothy’s eyes lit up as he stared at her.

“Milady, do you mean …

Grace shook her head slightly. “I have no intention of getting back together with him, at least

for now,”

Timothy exclaimed, “Milady, does that mean I still have a chance?”

Grace raised her eyes, meeting his gaze.

She planned to make things clear with him today.

“Timothy, are you so certain that I’m your ultimate choice in this lifetime?”

Timothy nodded without hesitation. “100% percent. You’re the woman I want. I was blind before. If I had known that you were the one I had been arranged to marry, I wouldn’t have refused. I just hope there’s still a chance for us.”

Grace lowered her eyes.

She had never expected Timothy to be so stubborn. She had once thought that his feelings were just a fleeting fancy, a momentary passion.

Now, she couldn’t give him the response he sought.

She could only let him give up altogether.

“Timothy, resign from Amirate Corporation. With your abilities, you shouldn’t stay here forever. You deserve better. Even if you return to Donegan Enterprises, it’s better than staying here.”

Timothy had already figured out what she was getting at. He said, “Milady, are you trying to

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“I don’t mean that. It’s just that staying at Amirate doesn’t allow you to utilize your talents to

the fullest.”

Timothy seemed unfazed. “But I don’t mind, as long as I can stay by your side.”

“Timothy! I will sign your resignation letter. Whether you agree or not, this is how it’s going to be.”

The office fell silent all of a sudden.

Both of them stayed silent, neither saying another word.

After what felt like a long time, Timothy slowly spoke, “Milady, if this is what you want, I’ll agree. But no matter what, my feelings won’t go away just because I’m leaving Amirate.

“If I could, I would genuinely like to bind myself to you through this arranged marriage, even if it means merely having you as a part of my life. I’m willing to do that, but I don’t want to force you.”

Timothy raised his gaze, seeing her wherever he looked.

“Milady, let’s be friends if we can’t be lovers. After all, we’ve known each other since

childhood.”

Grace looked at him and finally said, “Fine.”

Little did she know that Timothy was taking advantage of the situation.

“All lovers start as friends. Milady, even if I leave Amirate and return to Donegan Enterprises, my heart will still be with you. Do you understand?”

He added, “I won’t resign so quickly. I’ll take responsibility for the Dunhill project until it’s completed, then decide whether to leave. But my ultimate goal is to see you happy …”

“Timothy…” Grace wanted to say something more, but Timothy smiled resignedly.

“What? Are you having second thoughts about letting me go now?”