In the Lap of Luxury novel (Grace and Benjamin) novel Chapter 561

Since Lydia had recently returned to Pamore, Grace had invited her out for drinks. However, the former looked rather tired.

"You look so pale. What happened?"

In the private booth, Grace held a half-empty glass of alcohol. "Sorry, Zoey and Emily are both busy. You're the only one I could call."

She was half-drunk.

"Why are you talking like I'm some stranger?" As Lydia spoke, she poured herself a glass and took a sip.

"You haven't answered me. What's the matter?"

Grace's face was etched with worry. "Xander came back."

"Isn't that a good thing? Aren't you happy?"

"He confessed his feelings to me."

That hit Lydia like a bolt of lightning. She choked on her drink and coughed for a long time before she finally recovered.

"Confessed? When, where, and what did he say?" She was very excited.

Feeling frustrated, Grace massaged her temples and briefly recounted what had happened.

She had assumed that Lydia would be outraged. So she was surprised to see the latter smiling mischievously instead.

"That's a creepy smile."

Lydia took the glass from her hand. "This is so sweet. I got a sugar rush."

Grace laughed in amusement. "You're crazy."

"Think about it—why did Xander come back? He couldn't help it after seeing you with Benjamin. That's because he cares. He's jealous! Isn't that enough to show you that he likes you?"

Lydia thought for a bit and asked, "Don't you like him?"

Grace shook her head and said, "It's not that I don't like him. It's just that everything feels too rushed. There are many things I don't understand properly, and suddenly ..."

Especially under those circumstances.

"Love is like that. Everything doesn't always go according to plan. If it did, what kind of love would that be? That would be no different from work."

That made some sense.

Frederick patted Timothy and said, "Enough. If your woman finds out, you'll be in for it."

"It was just a joke."

Grace caught on and asked, "Who are you talking about?"

Frederick gestured wildly, narrating with relish. "They're having a blast. She likes riding horses, so he bought Pamore's biggest horse farm for her.

"When she got into esports, he invested five million dollars in her favorite team without even batting an eye."

Timothy elbowed him. "You talk too much."

Grace chuckled. "The playboy also has his moments of irrationality."

Timothy beamed with happiness.

"I can't help it. I've fallen for her. Only now have I realized that there are plenty more fish in the sea!"

"She must come from a notable background to have you spend so freely. Does Mr. Donegan Senior know?" Grace teased.

Frederick was about to speak, but Timothy stopped him.