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 door. A pot of tea was simmering on the table, bubbling softly. The steam rising from it complemented the early winter weather outside

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

She smiled and gestured in front of

was captivated by her. This new president of Amirate Corporation was rumored to be courageous and resourceful. He

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

got straight to the point. "Yes, we don't plan on going into

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

businessman could tell that these words were

you seem

to help you. Just say

the cup of

"Why does it seem like you

"Not at all."

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

suppliers were thoroughly investigated as well. The investigation

paler with

she was beautiful, her words were colder than

heard. The project team and materials dealers were punished according to

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