In the Lap of Luxury

Chapter 273

Chapter 273 Provocation Didn’t Work

Corbin nodded repeatedly. “I came to talk about collaboration with Mr. Hawkins and also to ride a horse. I wonder if you’re interested in riding together, Mr. Fulton?”

However, Xander directly refused. “Sorry, this isn’t a good time.”

Corbin looked at Grace beside him and understood. “I see, Mr. Fulton. I won’t disturb you,

then. Let’s meet another time.”

After exchanging greetings with Xander, Corbin left. “Mr. Hawkins, shall we go?”

Benjamin spoke coldly, “No, Mr. Watson. Let’s end our collaboration here.”

Hearing that, Corbin was confused. “Mr. Hawkins, that wasn’t what you said just now.”

Benjamin replied without mercy, “As you said, that was just now.”

Corbin didn’t understand what he had done wrong. But considering Hawkins Group’s power, even if he was angry, he couldn’t vent. Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

He could only snort and leave.

Benjamin stood on the side silently. His eyes were fixed on Grace, as though he were burning her with his gaze.

When Grace felt his gaze, she frowned and looked up, meeting his eyes.

Benjamin couldn’t help but think of the last time they had been at the racecourse. But back then, they had been competing for a project by riding horses.

The image of Grace’s carefree and confident attitude on horseback was still vivid in his mind.

“Grace, would you like to ride together?” Benjamin extended an invitation.

But Grace mercilessly rejected him. “Sorry, Mr. Hawkins. I’m not interested.”

Benjamin’s face darkened, looking displeased.

At this moment, Geraldine approached them.

Despite the smile on her face, her eyes were fixed on Grace. “What a coincidence, Grace. You’re

here too.”

Her tone was friendly, completely lacking the anger from their last encounter, as if the previous incident had never happened.

Surprised by Geraldine’s shameless attitude, Grace responded, “Are you here for horseback riding as well, Ms. Geraldine?”

Geraldine smiled. “It’s boring to ride alone. How about a horse race together?”

Hearing that, Grace directly declined. “Sorry. I’m not interested.”

Yet Geraldine said nonchalantly, “Are you not interested, or are you afraid? Grace, are you afraid of me after the last incident, so you don’t want to ride h

Grace ignored Geraldine’s provocation.

Bluntly, she said, “That’s right. I don’t want to ride horses with you. Any problem with that?”

Grace’s retort left Geraldine at a loss for words. Her expression was rather ugly. “Grace, are you really not going to show me any courtesy?”

Grace felt speechless. “Who are you? Why should I show you courtesy?”

Geraldine was irritated and clenched her hands into fists. She looked at Benjamin and said, ” Benjamin, how about you go with me?”

Benjamin also responded unkindly, “I’m not interested.”

Geraldine felt embarrassed that she had been rejected in public. As the daughter of the

Hawkins family, she had never experienced such humiliation before.

Ignoring her, Grace turned to Xander, saying, “Xander, let’s go feed Snowy and then leave.”

Xander agreed with a nod, his eyes filled with affection. “Sure.”

The two left together, completely ignoring the unpleasant expressions on Benjamin’s and Geraldine’s faces.

Geraldine couldn’t get over it and said resentfully, “Who does Grace think she is? She’s so arrogant!”

Benjamin retorted with no trace of politeness, “Shut up!”