In the Lap of Luxury
Lap of Luxury Chapter 79

Chapter 79 Take off Your Clothes

At 9:00 pm, Grace and Zoey arrived at the cocktail party.

It was a gathering for the big guns in the entertainment industry. Of course, people had brought their close friends with them as well.

Grace was dressed in a long, elegant dress with a ribbon on it. The moss green material was smooth and silky, devoid of any wrinkles.

It clung to her curves perfectly, and her collarbones were bare of any jewels. She looked extremely elegant.

She was outstandingly beautiful and attracted stares from all directions the moment she

entered.

Everyone was shocked that the chief editor of Global Entertainment Magazine was so well connected that she had managed to invite the rumored partner of Simon to come with her.

However, people kept a respectful distance due to GEM Magazine’s status.

Zoey still had the same chilly attitude when it came to socializing. She would stiffly acknowledge toasts made to her, and it was Grace who helped her mingle around.

“I feel like I’m able to stay longer at this kind of place when you’re with me. Normally I would just come, take a photo, and then leave.”

Grace’s red l*ps widened in a smile. “I’m honored to have the favor of esteemed chief editor Zoey Walters.”

As they talked, the president of Glory Entertainment, Charles Sanders, walked over.

He sported a protruding belly, and although he was dressed impeccably in a suit, he looked like a child playing dress–up due to his short stature.

“Ms. Walters, is this lady beside you Ms. Lewis? She’s been trending recently.” Charles inclined his glass of champagne at Zoey and downed it in one gulp.

Zoey treated Charles differently from the others. Her narrowed eyes betrayed her annoyance.” Don’t you have eyes?”

GEM Magazine had suffered from a few leakages of confidential information recently. It was because of their rival, Glory Entertainment, who had been unscrupulously poaching people

from them.

Zoey was in the midst of investigating this, so naturally she treated Charles with disdain.

Charles laughed delightedly. “Ms. Walters, you have been plagued with troubles lately, so I can understand why you sound so aggressive.

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“You should monitor your subordinates more closely before they’re all poached by me.

“No problem. Those who can be bought by you are people I wouldn’t want to keep. You’re doing me a favor.”

Zoey didn’t give an inch. What she meant to say was that he had taken all the trash she didn’t

want.

Charles didn’t take it to heart and turned to Grace. “There are rumors that you were already in contact with Simon even while you were still married… Would you like to explain?”

He continued, “Let’s have an exclusive interview. What do you think?”

Glory Entertainment was now competing for resources with GEM Magazine, and they had to replace investors for funds.

Although his resources were a far cry from those of GEM Magazine, his strength lay in risking everything to replace topics.

The more ridiculous they were, the better, and it gave people the mistaken impression that Glory Entertainment was already on par with GEM Magazine.

He was the first person to ask this question tonight. Upon hearing his words, everyone turned

in their direction.

“Charles …” Zoey’s perpetually icy expression showed a faint trace of anger.

It was fine to interfere with her subordinates. She could just train more. But to meddle with

her friend by spreading such slanderous ? she wasn’t about to let him get away with it.

“Are you sick of living?”

If Zoey really took an interest, Glory Entertainment could go bankrupt at any moment.

“Why would I be afraid? After all, you are alive and well, Ms. Walters.”

Grace stepped up and walked slowly to Charles. “You … Mr. Saunders or whatever, shall we

make a bet?”

Charles was intrigued. “I’m interested. Let’s hear it.”

“If you win, I’ll give you an exclusive interview. If you lose…”

Grace’s gaze swept up and down Charles‘ suit. She folded her arms and tapped her finger

gently on her arm.

“You’ll have to take off all your clothes before leaving. What do you think?”

Charles‘ smile turned cold, but he didn’t say anything. He knew that Grace was making fun of his figure, and it was a sore spot for him.

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But to have the chance to hear juicy gossip directly from the heroine in Simon’s love story? The investors‘ confidence in him would rise for sure. This little sacrifice would be well worth it.

“It’s a done deal. Ms. Lewis, I hope that you keep your promise.”

Grace’s eyes swept over the people who were beginning to approach them, and she smiled slightly mockingly.

“Of course. So many people are watching. I’m just worried that you’ll be shy when you have to take off all your clothes.”

“What do you want to bet on?”

Grace glanced at the card table beside them. “Let’s bet on a round of dice. The one with the highest score wins.”

Charles almost laughed out loud.

Wasn’t this just presenting him with news?

Before he had established an entertainment company, Charles had been a punk who had hung around casinos.

In fact, first pot of gold for opening Glory Entertainment had come from his earnings at the casino.

How could a bimbo like her defeat him?