In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

"What about Jake? What do you plan to do about him?"

"I'll take over Fulton Group."

Hestia slowly put her hands down. "Don't let Grace know about this. She shouldn't get involved in these matters."

Xander swallowed hard.

After Hestia left, he slowly looked up and met Grace's eyes.

Grace instinctively evaded his gaze. "Xander, have you decided to return to Fulton Group?" she asked softly.

Xander tried to keep his smile casual. "Why? Do you think I can't handle it?"

"Of course not! I'm just worried you might be targeted."

"I've fallen for it once. It won't happen again!" Xander's face turned dark and cold, scaring Grace a bit.

Grace pursed her lips, then mustered the courage to hook his little finger.

"Xander, I visited Fulton Group when I was little, but I've forgotten what it's like now. I want to see it."

asked, "You

had Luke reschedule my flight for tomorrow afternoon. Can I visit your office in

on his hand almost coquettishly, unlike her usual arrogant

Xander suddenly smiled. "Sure."

early the next morning. People murmured,

on

board meeting is at 10:00

and

beautiful young lady who carried

"Gracie, this is my executive assistant, Hazel

Grace could see Hazel was very ambitious. She wanted more than just being an

about me, Ms. Yale. I'm just here

someone to accompany

objections. She looked around with her hands in her pockets. Fulton Group

off later. Let's have lunch together, and I'll take

with

Xander left with Hazel, a young woman appeared. "Ms. Lewis, I'll be showing you

Grace observed each level. Her striking presence drew