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?"

it's related to the

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

"I told you that the project's contractor has a

came to

as a designer before this. She lost quite

a bold guess. "Do you think Benjamin

of relationship would warrant giving someone that

Xander heard some noise

What kind of tea do you like? I'll brew it for you when you get back."

smile tenderly. Seeing this, Luke turned away and opened the window for fresh

opened the window, he immediately

as thick smoke filled the air.

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

pale, and she stood

heard Luke and urged, "Grace,

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

covered her mouth and nose. Luke was shielding Grace as they moved