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.

respond, Xander continued, “Just call me Xan from

It’s not special

hint of surprise flashed in

was pleased with that.

felt somewhat uncomfortable

of addressing him as Xander had been ingrained in her. It was hard

“But it feels strange.”

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

I’ll take you

hand. His palm was broad and warm, different from the coldness that Benjamin had

her hand

watching from a distance, had a dark expression. A chilly air emanated from his whole b*dy, making Larry

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fixed on Grace. Even when they were out of sight, his anger showed no sign of

I was really a jerk in the

question took Larry by

Benjamin had his moments of being a jerk, particularly when he had an affair during his marriage, it

expression and saw a look of desolation he had never seen in all the

knew it was