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

Xander. It’s not special at

of surprise flashed in her

pleased with that. “Yes, just

somewhat uncomfortable with

the habit of addressing him as Xander had

“But it feels strange.”

to it over time. It’ll become a

go. I’ll take

took Grace’s hand. His palm was broad and warm, different from the coldness that

instinctively wanted to pull her hand back, but

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

asked, “Mr. Hawkins, shall

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they were out of sight, his anger showed no sign of subsiding.

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question took Larry by

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assessed Benjamin’s expression and saw a look of desolation he

was because of