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.

door. A pot of tea was simmering on the table, bubbling

the table. Her skin was fairer than snow, and she looked calm

gestured in front of her. "Please,

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 the door, shutting

I know, Amirate Corporation hasn't been developing any land recently.

to the point. "Yes, we don't plan on going into real estate in

Pamore. If Amirate does venture into

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help you. Just

the cup of tea

for a few seconds. "Why does it seem like you

"Not at all."

led to dozens of deaths,

team and suppliers were thoroughly investigated as well. The investigation was recently concluded. Have

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though she was beautiful, her words

said, "Of course, I heard. The project team and materials dealers were

main culprits were sentenced to life imprisonment, while the rest were sentenced to five to ten years in prison."