In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

At the mention of this, there was a vicious glint in Xander's eyes. It was fleeting yet intense.

"Hmm, you don't need to worry about it."

Grace caught it and raised her hand to straighten his collar.

"Xander, you've always been gentle. Your hands shouldn't be tainted with blood. I can help you when necessary. I'm not afraid of anything." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Grace's eyes were more determined than ever. She looked almost as intimidating as Xander.

Over the years, she had been through a lot. She was no longer the naïve young girl she once was. She knew that in this circle, there was never such a thing as peace.

Xander caught her hand and said, "Through thick and thin?"

"Yes, I remember."

She also knew why he had said that at the time.

The vicious look in his eyes faded. He held her hand and caressed it in his palm.

"No, Gracie, you don't have to stoop so low for me."

few hours earlier,

had taken over the company at the age of 18. He

from overseas without notifying anyone and made a surprise visit to the

their

Behind him, his secretary at the company's headquarters, Hazel Yale, appeared. "Jake secured the city's subway project, and with two years of achievements combined, the board is beginning to trust him

on the elevator

"He's..."

and opened. The secretariat staff saw him and immediately

stop them. "Do you know who

No one dared move.

the executive

the main seat.

face. He patted the woman's back. "It's my brother.

messy desk, and pressed it. The blinds opened and sunlight poured

Bringing women

urged, "Can't you

woman ran out, clutching her

Xander didn't

the woman's