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

was fairer than snow, and

gestured in front of her. "Please, have a

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

Corporation hasn't been developing any land recently.

straight to the point. "Yes,

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

tell that these words were

Yeager, you seem quite

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

the cup of tea in front of

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

"Not at all."

of

and suppliers were thoroughly investigated as well. The investigation was recently concluded. Have you heard the

paler

her words were

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

sentenced to life imprisonment, while the rest were sentenced to five to ten years in