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?"

lately, Ms. Lewis? I think you already know the project on the south side of the city has begun development, right?" Grace's expression fell. She understood why these men were talking to

so concerned about this project, Director Tucker. It's a

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

your inability to lead as the president of

Ms. Lewis. If we had taken part in this project, we

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

entering the real estate industry. We would have made a profit long ago." The group of men kept talking, one

in delight when he heard them. "Alright, everyone, stop picking on Ms. Lewis. Everyone makes

spoke up. He smiled as he

some respect. It's okay, Ms. Lewis,

fingers and wagged them before

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