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."

toward the door. "Ms. Landon, this

to help her, don't blame me

to act, Jessica left the office on her

loosened his tie in

then, his phone vibrated with an incoming call from Grace. He frowned, feeling a

"Grace?"

you free? I

frown deepened, and he asked, "About

heard about Byte Technologies? I have some questions I'd like to ask you. You know, I'm desperate and have no one else

frustrated, which made Benjamin

thought you hated

his

fine if you're

quickly said, "I am. Where are we

out a document from his files. Larry noticed and said, "Mr. Hawkins, this is Hawkins Group's most important investment project for next quarter. Are you " Benjamin cut him off coldly. "I don't need this

but was willing to pave another path for

thought of it as compensation

arrived at the café downstairs at the Amirate Corporation building, which had been cleared out for

in the most conspicuous

and asked, "You're still