In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

At that moment, Raymond spoke sternly, "Alright, Jake. Sit down."

Caught between a rock and a hard place, Jake glared at Grace fiercely before reluctantly sitting down.

Grace made a timely exit, and as she closed the door, she heard Raymond say, "Let's do as Xander suggested. You'll handle this project. Go and do some field investigation in Linden City first." Jake's gaze was burning. He was clearly unwilling, but he had no choice but to grab the cup in front of him and take a gulp.

Grace left with a satisfied smile and hurried toward the elevator.

The assistant from before caught up to her. "Ms. Lewis, you didn't do anything, did you?"

Grace spread her hands and asked, "What could I possibly do? Alright, I'm leaving now. See you next time."

Her smile was clearly mischievous.

Just as Grace entered the elevator, Jake rushed out of the meeting room in a panic, clutching his stomach and desperately looking for a restroom. He looked utterly disheveled.

As the meeting dispersed, Hazel was the first to find the assistant.

"What did you do? How did Ms. Lewis become President Fulton's assistant?"

"I-I couldn't stop her ..."

Raymond was the last to leave the conference room. He glanced at Jake's retreating figure and sighed. "That girl is always on your side."

him, seeming to be

"If you're willing to

chuckled lightly. "Favoritism much? I won't trouble you, Dad. I can handle

should help me convey a message when you visit Aunt Priscilla. Ask her

mean? What did she do to

silent and strode

"Ms. Lewis

he took the phone from her to call

answered quite

smiled and asked, "Are you headed

Jake? That guy

"You spiked his drink?"

laxative. It won't kill him. I just can't stand seeing that villain

"I poured in two

mind, didn't you?" Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh

course, he bullied you and Aunt Hestia. I

you, Gracie.

"Xander, you stay and handle things here. I can

the window. The weather was nice, and the sky