In the Lap of Luxury novel (Grace and Benjamin) novel Chapter 615

Everyone enjoyed the meal thoroughly.

Grace watched her friends leave. She hung on Xander's arm as they stood beside the car.

"Did you smoke?"

There was a faint whiff of smoke on his person. It wasn't strong. In fact, it smelled rather nice.

"Just one." Xander rearranged her scarf for her. "I met Benjamin just now."

Her eyes widened slightly in surprise. "What did you guys talk about?"

"He said that for the past three years, this restaurant has been booked by Hawkins Group. He said that you used to come here often."

Xander's tone was measured, but he dragged out his words on purpose. It made Grace rather uncomfortable.

Grace looked past him and saw Benjamin, who happened to be walking out.

She looked away.

"That's true. I used to meet clients here for him when I was his secretary, but I'd forgotten about it."

She'd been so busy with Amirate for the past year and had completely forgotten about such a minor detail.

When Grace looked up at Xander, there was a pleading look in her eyes.

Xander rubbed her hand. He looked a little displeased, and his expression changed slightly.

"I really didn't think about it," Grace said imploringly.

"Secretary and wife. Best not to mix these two."

Grace was upset. "You said you didn't care."

Xander knew that he should stop teasing her. He smiled and pulled her into his arms.

"I was just playing with you. Benjamin told me that he's willing to lure Jessica out."

Grace pushed him away in shock. "Really?"

"Are you touched?"

Grace was exasperated and curled her fingers into his shirt.

"I was wondering why you were teasing me. Are you jealous, Mr. Fulton?"

"I don't like being jealous."

"Well then, you should stop!"

The night air was cold, and the two of them stood under a snow-white moon.

Love seemed to envelop them in their own little cocoon, like any other couple in love.