In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Luke stood on the balcony. He watched Quentin drive away before returning to the private room.

Inside, Grace was on a call. Her tone was much softer compared to earlier. "Xander, based on what he just said, do you think he's guilty of something?"

Her phone screen showed that the call duration was 30 minutes.

Xander chuckled on the other end of the line. "You don't know if he's actually done anything."

"I don't, but my bluff worked. It seems I've actually hit the nail on the head."

"People who haven't done wrong have a clear conscience. His response clearly indicates there's something fishy," Xander said.

"Keep an eye out for what happens next. If Quentin stops working on the Eastwood property after this, it's confirmed he is indeed involved in shady business."

Grace's eyes lit up as she smiled. "I was thinking the same thing."

If she wasn't right, she would just think of meeting Quentin as making a new connection. That wasn't a loss, either.

"But if it's true, why would Jessica do this?"

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remember a lot of money was invested in this project. Including Director Walker's share, it's about one billion dollars. If this

embezzlement but losses?" Xander suggested. "I told you

to

as a designer before this. She lost quite a bit of money. Where did

about it and made a bold

Xander's voice remained calm. "What kind of relationship would warrant giving someone that

Xander heard some noise

I'll brew it

Seeing this, Luke

he opened the window, he immediately

of the teahouse as thick smoke filled the air.

turned around and said, "Ms. Lewis, there's a fire. We

pale, and she stood up

Luke and urged, "Grace,

you once I'm out." Grace hung up and followed Luke

teahouse was made of wood, and the fire was already raging. Heat and smoke filled the place. Grace instinctively covered her mouth and nose.