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.

pot of tea was simmering on the table, bubbling softly. The steam rising from it complemented the early

was fairer than snow, and she looked calm and

in front of

captivated 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

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

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

If Amirate does venture into real estate,

could tell that these words

you seem

not at all. It's a pleasure to help you. Just

of

seconds. "Why does it seem like you look a bit pale, as

"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 were

The

shade paler with each word Grace

though she was beautiful, her

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

were sentenced to life imprisonment, while the rest were sentenced to five to