In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 145 Was I a Jerk

“But I was well prepared, thanks to you. You shared the nanotechnology information with me beforehand. Otherwise, I might have been humiliated by Wendy during the meeting.

“Xander, are we still going to collaborate with Nexa on this project?”

Hearing that, Xander reached out and ruffled her hair. His eyes were full of tenderness, as if he were looking at a precious treasure. “What do you think?”

“Well, business is business. We should keep it separate from personal grudges.”

Xander hummed in agreement and continued, “Okay. We’ll need to see Nexa’s sincerity. But Gracie, can I discuss something with you?”

As Grace looked at him, her eyes were extremely innocent, making his heart skip a beat.

Some things needed to be said.

“Can you change the way you address me from now on?”

Grace froze for a moment, followed by a confused expression.

call me

Xander. It’s not

hint of surprise flashed in

that. “Yes, just like

felt somewhat uncomfortable with

up together, and the habit of addressing him as Xander had been ingrained in

“But it feels strange.”

used to it over time. It’ll become a habit.” Xander

I’ll take you

and warm, different from the

hand

Benjamin, who had been watching from a distance, had a dark expression. A chilly air emanated from his

Larry asked, “Mr. Hawkins, shall we

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Benjamin’s gaze remained fixed on Grace. Even when they were out of sight, his anger showed no sign of subsiding. In the

was really a jerk

question took Larry by

being a jerk, particularly when he had an affair during his

a look of desolation he

was because of