In the Lap of Luxury

Chapter 231

Chapter 231 You Can’t Stop Me

There was a hint of surprise in Samuel’s eyes when he saw Benjamin. “Mr. Hawkins, what brings you to Amirate?”

Benjamin glanced at Samuel, exuding a regal presence. With a single look, he had already

asserted dominance.

“What’s wrong? Am I not welcome at Amirate Corporation?”

Samuel forced a smile. “Mr. Hawkins, how could that be… It’s just that it’s not a convenient time for Ms. Lewis to see you at the moment…‘

Samuel’s words were vague, hinting at uncertainty.

He was smart, so of course he hadn’t missed Benjamin’s intentions.

Benjamin didn’t avert his gaze. Instead, he looked at Grace and Timothy and said, “Whether it’s convenient or not isn’t up to you, right?”

Samuel felt awkward. He could only manage an apologetic smile. “You’re correct, Mr. Hawkins

”

But Benjamin paid him no more attention.

Leaving Samuel behind, he headed toward Grace.

When Grace saw Benjamin, her brows furrowed slightly in concern.

Even when Benjamin called her, she acted like she hadn’t heard. Instead, she went ahead and opened the door to her office.

Larry felt awkward. He rubbed his nose and decided to move away. “Mr. Hawkins, I’ll be waiting for you outside,” Larry said.

As Benjamin reached the office door, Timothy stopped him.

The two former friends faced off intensely.

“Benjamin, what are you doing here?” Timothy spoke first.

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“Are you trying to stop me, Timothy?” Benjamin asked.

Without looking away, Timothy straightforwardly said, “She doesn’t want to see you. Please leave.”

Benjamin narrowed his eyes. His pride made him raise his chin. He countered, “Do you think you can stop me?”

Timothy remained firm and responded, “Even if I can’t, I still have to try! I won’t let you in …”

They stood in a stand–off. Neither was willing to back down.

“Heh, Timothy, I never thought we would end up so estranged,” Benjamin remarked in a self deprecating tone.

But Timothy remained unmoved. “Benjamin, you’re divorced. Why bother getting involved with her again?”

Benjamin’s expression shifted. “Who told you I’m here to get involved with her?”

Timothy was surprised. “Isn’t that why you’re here?”

Benjamin simply said, “There’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you. Why bother? Even if she doesn’t end up with me, it definitely won’t be you.”

As soon as Benjamin said that, Timothy’s expression turned unpleasant. “Shut up,” he

snapped.

Benjamin paid him no mind. “I’m just stating the facts.” This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

Timothy clenched his fists, managing to restrain himself. “Heh, it doesn’t matter if it’s not me! As long as she’s happy, even if that happiness isn’t from me

Timothy’s words sent a shiver through Grace. She had never imagined Timothy felt so deeply

for her.

It left her at a loss for words.

She couldn’t respond. Nor could she bear such love from him.

She spoke up. “Let him in.”

Timothy was surprised. “Milady-”

But Grace continued in a matter–of–fact tone, “Mr. Hawkins, state your business, or leave if

there’s none.”

Seeing this, Timothy had no choice but to step aside and allow Benjamin to enter.

Benjamin’s gaze burned into Grace as if he could see through her.

Grace furrowed her brows, feeling uneasy. “Mr. Hawkins, what brings you here?”

Benjamin pursed his l*ps and asked, “Are you okay?” He had heard about Grace’s experience with the fire.