Chapter 54

The emotions in Luther's eyes were inscrutable to Grace. Luther asked, "In less than five years, where did you get so much money for charity? Did Charles give it to you?" Grace was unaware that Luther hadn't slept well even once after she left. Recently, he had been tossing and turning all night, his mind filled with images of Grace and Charles together. "I'm just friends with Charles. I got the money by earning it myself." Grace's words were cut short as Luther's large hand landed on her shoulder, sliding slowly downward. "How did you earn it? With this?" Grace's mind exploded with disbelief as she looked at Luther. "What are you saying?" His hand was warm, but his words were icy cold. Her throat tightened, and she gripped her own hands tightly, her fingertips digging into her palms. Luther leaned close to her ear. "Tell me how much Charles gave you, and I'll double it for you!" He kept rubbing her skin with his fingers as if he wanted to imprison her in his arms forever. "Do y