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.

on the table, bubbling

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

She smiled and gestured in front of her. "Please, have

courageous and resourceful. He hadn't expected her to also be exceptionally beautiful. Luke closed the door, shutting out the

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

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

the main distributor of construction materials in Pamore. If Amirate does venture into

fidgeted. Any businessman could tell that these words were just

you

help you. Just say the word, and I'll

cup of tea in

leaned back and scrutinized him for a few seconds. "Why does it seem like you look a

"Not at all."

Street. It was a tourist area and led to dozens of deaths, shocking the

well. The investigation was recently concluded. Have you heard

paler with each

though she was beautiful, her words were

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

to life imprisonment, while the rest were sentenced to five