In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Early in the next morning, Luke reported, "I've managed to schedule a meeting with Theodore."

"How did you manage that?"

"Given Amirate Corporation's status, meeting the president of a small company is quite simple." Grace smiled and asked, "Where will the meeting take place?"

"At the café downstairs at Amirate."

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"I knew you're always punctual."

Ignoring her, Benjamin asked, "What is it?"

"Given the current trend, Byte Technologies will be finished in a few more days. I'm here to remind you not to think about extending a helping hand to Grace." Jessica smirked with satisfaction.

Benjamin looked at her with disdain. There had been no news from Grace's end recently, which had worried him slightly.

"Are you done?"

Jessica's expression darkened.

"Larry, see her out."

promptly entered and gestured toward the door. "Ms. Landon,

you gave me this leverage. If you try to help her, don't

Jessica left

his

then, his phone vibrated with an incoming call from Grace. He frowned, feeling a mix of excitement and guilt as

"Grace?"

free? I need to talk to

frown deepened, and he asked,

I'd like to ask you. You know,

sounded reluctant and frustrated, which made

you hated

his lips,

fine if

quickly said, "I am.

from his files. Larry noticed and said, "Mr. Hawkins, this is Hawkins Group's most important investment project for next

but was willing to pave another

it as compensation and a token

two bodyguards, Grace arrived at the café downstairs at the Amirate Corporation building, which had been

sat in the most conspicuous

asked, "You're