In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

"It's still such a pity we missed out on such a promising project. I should have invested in it privately. It would have turned a nice profit," one of the directors said with a sigh. Samuel smiled. He felt even better about himself now. Fortunately, he had the foresight to do exactly that.

The project's development had already begun. Housing units would be up for sale next month. He would get his capital back very soon.

"Look who's here," someone called out.

Everyone turned and looked to the right.

"If it isn't Ms. Lewis. Let's go have a chat with her," one of the directors suggested. Everyone else agreed. All of them followed his lead. "Ms. Lewis!"

Grace instinctively stopped in her tracks when she heard someone calling out to her. She turned around and saw the directors walking toward her.

"How may I be of assistance?"

you seen the news lately, Ms. Lewis? I think you already know the project on the south side of

this project, Director Tucker. It's a

angrily, "Our company didn't take part in it because you were so vehemently against it. That's why we

inability to lead as the president

part in this project, we would be doing as

the emerging industry you talked about. There aren't any signs of improvement at all. Caleb's the only noteworthy artist we have

you that our company isn't adept at entering new industries. We should have stuck to entering the real estate industry. We would have made a profit long ago." The group of men kept talking, one after the

eyes glowed in delight when he heard them. "Alright, everyone, stop picking on Ms.

spoke up. He smiled as he walked

Ms. Lewis some respect. It's okay, Ms. Lewis, you still have

raised four of his fingers and wagged

"

should try harder. Don't