In the Lap of Luxury

Chapter 408 Provocation

"Grace, it's getting closer to the time we agreed on. Have you prepared a billion dollars?"

Grace huffed coldly. With a hint of nonchalance in her tone, she asked, "Why are you so worried, Ms. Landon? It's just one billion dollars."

Jessica started laughing on the other end of the phone.

"It seems that the Lewis family's heiress isn't like ordinary people. But I still have to remind you that if the money doesn't arrive when time is up, you shouldn't blame me for not showing any mercy."

Grace raised her wrist to look at her watch. "There are still 15 hours left until the promised time. Don't be anxious, Ms. Landon. What has to come will come."

"Then, I'll just wait for good news from you."

She hung up, leaving only the sound of the dial tone.

Grace gripped the phone in her hand tightly. "Xander, let's go back to Pamore."

She would play this game with that impostor.

"Ms. Lewis, I've told you everything I know. If there isn't anything else, I'll take my leave." Adeline bid them goodbye.

Upon seeing this, Xander also said, "Don't worry, Ms. Wentworth. We will definitely help you as promised."

As he spoke, Xander pulled out a business card with Callum's number on it. "When the time comes, call him. He'll help you solve all your problems."

Adeline took it and thanked him profusely. "Thank you … Thank you!"

After watching Adeline leave, Grace and Xander also got in a car and left the place.

However, after Grace and Xander had left, Adeline suddenly came out from behind a corner.

Beside her stood a man wearing a mask. He handed her a check. "This money is your payment for today. It should be enough for you to live a carefree life for the rest of your life."

Adeline looked down. She said nothing and didn't take it.

The man seemed impatient. "Take the money, and take your child away from here. Remember, never come back."

Adeline pressed her lips together tightly and took it. "Okay. I'll go far away, and I won't come back."

The man seemed to be very satisfied with her answer.

He looked up in the direction that Grace and Xander had left, then turned and walked away.

…

At the private helipad, the helicopter's propellers had already started spinning. Callum looked longingly at Xander and said pitifully, "Xander, Grace, if you just leave like this, I'm going to miss you. I don't even know when I can see you again."

Xander was exasperated. "Cal, remember to take care of the things we told you about. As for meeting …"

Xander looked at Grace, and his tone became lighthearted. "You're welcome to visit us in Pamore at any time.

"But you're not getting any younger. It's time for you to find a partner. The next time we meet, you shouldn't be alone anymore."

Callum froze where he stood. This world was too unkind to single people!

"Xander, I can't believe that you're actually pushing me to find a partner! What a blow! How could you?"

Grace could barely suppress her laughter as she quickly comforted him. "Don't worry. Those who are single will find their happiness too. Perhaps it will just fall out of the sky." Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

However, Callum pulled Grace over to him. "Grace, the next time I'm in Pamore, remember to introduce your lady friends to me."

Grace was at a loss for words.

Smirking, Callum didn't give her a chance to refuse. "It's settled then, Grace."