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

Including Director Walker's share, it's

it's not embezzlement but losses?" Xander suggested. "I told you that the project's contractor

to a

I've always been curious. Jessica worked as a designer before this. She lost quite a bit of money. Where did she get

it and made a bold guess. "Do you think Benjamin

remained calm. "What kind of relationship would

some noise on her end.

brew it for you when you get

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

soundproofed. When he opened the window, he immediately

smoke filled the air. Someone shouted, "Fire! Call the

"Ms. Lewis, there's a fire. We need to get out of here

and she stood

also heard Luke and urged, "Grace, get

out." Grace hung up and followed

smoke filled the place. Grace instinctively covered her mouth and nose. Luke was shielding Grace as