In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Within the time it took to brew a pot of tea, Luke had invited Quentin to the teahouse.

Quinn got out of his car and nodded at Luke.

"Please accept my apologies. Ms. Lewis invited me so suddenly that I had to come empty-handed."

Luke was very composed and answered, "Ms. Lewis isn't one to fuss over these things. We're just glad you could come."

Quentin followed Luke into the teahouse, wiping the sweat from his forehead and glancing around nervously.

He had been drinking with a client when his assistant informed him that someone important wanted to meet him.

He had rushed over without wasting any time. He hadn't even managed to ask what it was about.

"Thank you, Mr. Zieglar. Does Ms. Lewis want something from me?"

Luke led the way and said, "You'll know when you meet her."

Quentin was anxious.

the table, bubbling softly. The steam rising from it complemented the early winter weather

sat at the table. Her skin was fairer

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by her. This new president of Amirate Corporation was rumored to be courageous and resourceful. He hadn't expected her to also be exceptionally beautiful. Luke closed

Amirate Corporation hasn't been developing any land recently. Why did you want

point. "Yes,

the main distributor of construction materials in Pamore. If Amirate does venture into real estate, we'll

tell that these words

you seem

all. It's a pleasure to help you. Just say the

cup of

"Why does it seem like you look

"Not at all."

on Old Pamore Street. It was a tourist area and led to dozens of deaths, shocking the public. The higher-ups were furious, and government leaders for the city

well. The investigation was recently concluded. Have you heard

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though she was beautiful, her

"Of course, I heard. The project

"The two main culprits were sentenced to life imprisonment, while the rest were sentenced to five to