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.

bubbling softly.

sat at the table. Her skin was fairer than snow, and

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 out

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

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

construction materials in Pamore. If Amirate does venture into

could tell that these words

you seem quite

all. It's a pleasure to help you. Just say the word, and I'll

of tea

a few seconds. "Why does it seem like you look a bit pale, as if you're

"Not at all."

and led to dozens of deaths, shocking the public. The higher-ups were furious, and government leaders for the

The investigation

turned a shade paler with each

though she was beautiful, her words

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

main culprits were sentenced to life imprisonment, while the rest were sentenced to five to ten