In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

"Mr. Baxter, I believe I've shown enough sincerity. Think about who should get Aether Group's project in Pamore again."

As one chess piece fell, the winner was determined.

Bobby dropped two white pieces and conceded. "Your chess skills are comparable to a national master's, Mr. Fulton. I admit defeat."

"My plane is in three hours. If you make up your mind, we can return to Pamore together."

Bobby was surprised for a moment. "You're also leaving?"

Xander didn't say a word and started packing up the chessboard.

Bobby realized he had overstepped and stood up to make a call.

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"Working."

"Why isn't it over yet?" She added an emoticon, hinting at her disappointment.

smiled, typing,

got a call from Hazel. She said, "Aether Group

to his line of sight. With a meaningful look, he said,

"Understood."

nervously sat down. "Did you get the news,

his teacup.

asks, how

happened to fall into someone else's trap. What's so surprising?" Bobby suddenly understood. "So who should

"The subway project last quarter was given to Horizon Enterprise, a new company. Do you know

"I'm not sure."

"It's Jake."

Bobby was shocked.

he

was strong and

he deliberately pushed Aether Group's project onto me. I took a dumb loss and was forced to step down. It's quite

again. He had heard that Xander was ruthless, but he

the blame to Jake at the

I'll arrange it discreetly. Since I helped you

office. As he walked out,