In the Lap of Luxury

Chapter 277

Chapter 277 She Doesn’t Want to Lie to Him

Xander coldly snorted. “That depends on who came first and who came later.”

A trace of suspicion flashed in Benjamin’s eyes.

“What do you mean by that?”

Xander didn’t hide anything and said straightforwardly, “It’s been three years, Benjamin. This time, I won’t let Grace go to you again.”

His words were clear. Grace raised her eyes and looked at him, feeling like she had missed something.

Benjamin sneered. “Do you’re capable enough? Who do you think is in charge here, Fulton?”

Xander calmly responded, “In the past, it might have been the Hawkins family. But we’re living in different times now. You can try if you want, Mr. Hawkin.”

The tension in the air was palpable, as though a fight was going to break out at any time.

Benjamin nodded slightly, feeling the thrill of having a worthy opponent. It had been a long time since he had had such a formidable opponent.

“You want to compete with me? I’ve never lost since I was a child. I’ll certainly have Grace and teach you a lesson.”

At his words, Xander smirked. “That depends on whether you have the abilities.”

After saying that, both men looked at Grace.

Benjamin took the initiative. “Grace, come with me.”

On the contrary, Xander remained silent, leaving the choice to Grace.

“Mr. Hawkins, I’m not an object. I’m a person–a living person. Perhaps I did have some feelings for you in the past, but now all those feelings have disappeared.”

After saying that, Grace looked at Xander. With just a glance, Xander understood everything.

He didn’t want to force her or pressure her.

It was just a childhood joke, but he had taken it seriously. Xander lowered his eyes, concealing the disappointment in them.

Unexpectedly, the next moment, Grace walked up to him.

Summoning her courage, she spoke to Xander. “Xander, let’s go home.”

Xander looked up. A glint of light flashed in his previously dim eyes. He looked into her eyes,

The little girl, who had followed him since childhood, had become independent and strong.

And unknowingly, he had formed deep roots of affection for her.

“Okay, let’s go home.”

He held her hand, gripping it tightly as if he had seized the whole world, and walked past Benjamin.

“Grace, have you thought it through?” Benjamin shouted at her retreating figure.

However, Grace ignored him, and her steps became more determined.

Benjamin clenched his fists, and his heart was already empty.

In the car, Grace seemed a bit uneasy. She carefully observed Xander’s expression and finally mustered the courage.

“Xander, just now-”

“Gracie, do you remember what I told you on your 18th birthday?”

Grace was slightly startled.

Her thoughts drifted, and finally, she revealed a broad smile. “You said that I don’t need to pretend in front of you. I can just be myself.

“But, Xander, I want to say that for now, I don’t have thoughts of being in a relationship.”

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In this whole world, he was the last person she wanted to lie to.

“I know,” Xander replied calmly.

“Don’t feel pressured, Gracie.”