Chapter 227

Charles's eyes darkened. His voice was cold and distant. "Grace, what goes on in my house isn't any of your concern. Just focus on your own role and stop testing my limits." Grace didn't seem the least bit fazed. She chuckled softly and leaned in again, her slender fingers brushing onto his shoulder. "Come on, Charles, don't be so serious. I was just kidding. Besides, with the kind of relationship we have now, can't I joke a little?" As she spoke, she deliberately leaned forward, her chest barely grazing his arm in a clearly not-so-innocent move. Charles's brows drew together sharply. He shifted to the side in an instant, putting visible space between them. His eyes were full of disgust. "Grace, keep your distance. This little performance of yours? It's over. Don't push your luck." Grace raised an eyebrow, a teasing smirk tugging at her lips. "Oh? Getting protective of your little wife now, are we? Relax, as long as our partnership goes smoothly, I've got no reason to bother her. But i