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 complemented the early winter weather outside

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

gestured in front of her. "Please, have

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

Corporation hasn't been developing any land recently. Why

cup of tea and got straight to the point. "Yes, we don't

Yeager, you're the main distributor of construction materials in Pamore. If Amirate does venture into real

could tell

you

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

of tea in

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

"Not at all."

year ago, a building collapsed 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 stripped of

well. The investigation was recently

paler with each word

though she was beautiful, her words

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

the