In the Lap of Luxury novel (Grace and Benjamin) novel Chapter 368

Xander stared at Grace, smiling faintly. "Alright, it's over now. Let's go back."

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When they got back to Pamore, Grace received a call from Aaron.

"Gracie, you've grown bold. You actually went to meet someone as wicked as Darien Perez alone. Do you know how dangerous that was?"

"Oh, Aaron, I'm fine, aren't I? Besides, with Xander by my side, what's there to worry about? Now that Darien has been caught, you can rest assured."

Aaron was already aware of the situation.

However, he felt that Grace seemed to need him less and less. Such a big thing had happened, and she hadn't even informed him beforehand.

He felt somewhat upset.

"No next time, Gracie."

Grace reassured him repeatedly. "I know, Aaron."

After a few more words, Aaron finally hung up the phone. Harold stood beside him, looking concerned. "How is Gracie? Is she okay?"

Aaron put his phone away and replied, "Don't worry, Grandpa. She has that Fulton kid by her side. She won't stir up any major trouble."

At the mention of Xander, a hint of joy appeared on Harold's face. "Gracie's taste has improved a lot since the last time. It's just a pity for the Donegans. The alliance between our two families seems to be falling apart."

His words carried a sense of loss. After all, they had had a strong friendship with the Donegan family over the years. If the two families could have formed an alliance, it would have been the icing on the cake.

However, important matters like marriage shouldn't be forced.

"Grandpa, we have to trust Gracie's judgment. She won't let us down this time."