In the Lap of Luxury novel (Grace and Benjamin) novel Chapter 366

Grace's voice was devoid of warmth, making Darien involuntarily shiver. "M-Ms. Lewis, let's talk things out. It's a bit inappropriate to resort to using knives."

However, Grace showed no mercy. She cut through his clothes with the small knife and held it against his bare skin.

"Talk about what? Those people who were treated like this by you before, did they have room for negotiation?"

"Release Darien, and we can spare your life," someone shouted at Grace.

But she sneered and said to Darien, "Tell them to step back, or my hand might slip."

Knowing that Grace wasn't joking, Darien sternly said to his men, "What are you still standing there for? All of you, step back!"

The group of men looked at each other. Though they were unwilling, they dared not act recklessly. In the end, they could only step back.

Grace was now very close to Darien, close enough to see the pores on his skin. She squinted her eyes, suddenly understanding something.

"The last time we met, you used a disguise. This is your true face. Am I right?"

Darien had never expected Grace to figure it out and expose him.

He took a deep breath and said, "So what if I did? Ms. Lewis, even if you catch me today or kill me, do you think it will be the end of it?

"You're thinking too simplistically. Those of us in this line of work make a living on the edge. There are layers of complexity behind this industry.

"Don't blame me for not reminding you. Don't mess with people you shouldn't mess with. When the time comes …"

Darien stopped speaking at this point. He didn't continue, but his words were a threat to Grace, both implicitly and explicitly.

Grace understood that very well.

But someone had to do this.