In the Lap of Luxury
Lap of Luxury Chapter 237

Chapter 237 How Shameless Can You Be

“I heard you’re the new CEO of Amirate Corporation. That’s quite impressive. Your uncle’s company downsized recently, leaving him jobless. Please consider offering him a position at Amirate,” Ava said.

Grace remained silent, not immediately responding.

But Ava didn’t see anything wrong with her suggestion. “Your uncle used to be just a team leader. So I believe joining Amirate and becoming CEO should be no problem for him.”

Elizabeth overheard the conversation and wasn’t pleased with Ava’s remarks.

Ava ignored the awkward atmosphere and continued, “Considering we’re all part of the same family, arranging a job at Amriate shouldn’t be difficult.”

Grace countered bluntly, “What are you talking about? He’s still part of the Hawkins family. With the size and influence of Hawkins Group, replaceing a job shouldn’t be a problem. Our family business might be small, but it can surely accommodate such a ‘big shot‘.”

Her response was straightforward. She had hit a nerve.

Ava’s demeanor shifted abruptly. Grace’s words hit Ava’s sore spot. The idea of being limited to the Hawkins Group because of her husband’s shortcomings bothered Ava. –

“Grace, what’s with your attitude? It was just a simple request. No wonder Benjamin dumped you,” Ava retorted.

“Enough, Ava! Shut up and stop causing trouble here.” Elizabeth scolded her daughter sharply. It turned out that she had been too lenient with Ava.

Feeling resentful, Ava muttered, “Mom! I just wanted her to help. We’re family, after all.”

“How shameless can you be?” Elizabeth’s stern words silenced Ava, who left in frustration.

Realizing the embarrassment her daughter had caused, Elizabeth apologized, “Grace, don’t

mind her words.”

Grace shook her head. “It’s okay, Grandma!” In her eyes, Ava’s comments were akin to a dog’s barks, so she ignored the unnecessary commotion.

“Grandma, I got you a gift. I wish you a long and happy life.”

Grace offered a gift to Elizabeth, but Benjamin took it first, revealing an expensive emerald

n*ecklace.

“Look at this gift. Your taste is getting better,” he said.

Grace replied, “It’s a bit better than before.” Her words had a double meaning. Benjamin

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Elizabeth intervened, sayirig, “Grace, your presence here is the best gift.”

Grace insisted, “Grandma, it’s the least I can do. It’s all thanks to your care that I was well during the thrée years I spent here.”

Elizabeth nodded and took her hand.

“That’s good.”

On the other side, Ava was furious. She was an elder in the family, yet Grace hadn’t shown her any respect. Being rejected in front of so many people was embarrassing!

However, considering Grace’s status, Ava didn’t dare to do anything and could only fume from

the side.

Geraldine appeared at some point.

Ava, irritated, said, “Why are you following me? I want some time alone.”

Geraldine remained unfazed. She turned and looked toward the bustling scene in the hall, with

Grace in the center.

It was a stark contrast to Grace’s lack of status in the Hawkins family before. In the past, hardly any family member had considered Grace Benjamin’s wife.