In the Lap of Luxury

Samuel had reached a dead end. He rushed toward Grace and tried to strangle her but was stopped in time by Luke. "Do you want to bear another charge, Director Walker?"

Grace stood behind Luke, coldly watching Samuel struggle. She then made a call. "Officer, you can come up now."

Shortly after, Angus and other police officers quickly entered and handcuffed Samuel.

"You're suspected of intentional harm, illegal detention, invasion of privacy, and other charges. You're now under arrest."

Samuel was almost dragged away.

"Officers, this is a misunderstanding! She's inducing me to make a confession! It doesn't count!"

"Our conversation might not count, but what your assistant said might have some credibility, right?"

Samuel looked at Josh at the door in disbelief.

"You? It's you!"

"Director Walker... I didn't want to, but if I don't speak, I'll end up in jail, too."

"You...!"

"He told me that the revelation of Caleb's relationship was your plan. Today, I'm returning everything to you. Enjoy the consequences of your actions." Desperately, Samuel shouted, "Grace! You'll die miserably! You won't end well!"

His voice faded and gradually disappeared into the distance.

Grace let out a slow breath, considering this matter resolved.

Luke was puzzled. "Why didn't you ask him about Jessica's whereabouts?"

"Jessica is a very cautious person. When she ran away, she didn't even inform Samuel. Do you think he'd know where she went?"

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Fair point." Luke smiled. "Now, with Samuel's share, your stake has reached 30%, the highest within Amirate. You've secured your position." Grace remained silent. Only she knew how hard-won everything was.

In Hawkins Tower, the news of Samuel's arrest reached Benjamin immediately.

He stood by the floor-to-ceiling window and took a deep drag of a cigarette.

Larry said, "If we know, Jessica probably knows, too. She won't just sit back and wait to be caught."

Benjamin said nothing.

"You promised Xander to lure Jessica out. Are you sure about this?"

"She has something I want. If I lure her out, she'll take me down with her."

"But..." Larry didn't understand. "Alexander has already met Grace. By all accounts, she should know by now."

Benjamin felt a throbbing headache.

"When I last talked to Grace, I sensed that she only suspected but didn't know.

"For some reason, Alexander didn't tell her. I still haven't seen Alexander. I can't act recklessly."

As he finished speaking, the phone in his pocket vibrated. After taking it out, he found that it was an unknown number. Benjamin answered.

"Samuel has been arrested. Benjamin, you have to protect me." It was Jessica.

He remained silent.

Jessica grew impatient. "You

invested the money in Eastwet e people involved i

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project are big shots in Pamore.

"Now that things have gone south,↓ believe you need to use your

connections. If I get caught, I'll\. nét

expose you, Benjamin. You have to save me!"

Benjamin took a final drag of his cigarette and coldly snorted.

"I didn't ask you to kidnap Grace."

"... It has already happened. Brodie is in jail

you. At this point, what ? Are you going to else do

settle

scores with me for her?" S

"How can you be sure he won't expose you?"

"He'll protect me even if it costs his life." Jessica was extremely confident. "Including you, Benjamin. You must protect me."

"... Let's talk in person."