In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

It was none other than Jessica.

She had been there the whole time, witnessing Grace's brilliant victory.

The confidence Grace radiated stabbed Jessica deep. That was something Jessica had never experienced before. She couldn't comprehend how Grace could be so fortunate.

"You..."

Jessica took a deep breath.

"As far as I know, you have a bet with Grace. If she can't increase Amirate's performance by 30%, she'll pack up and leave. If she succeeds, you'll give up your decision-making power at Amirate, right?" Samuel's expression turned extremely ugly.

"Now it seems that not only did she succeed, but she probably doubled the performance. You lost."

"If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have let her achieve this so easily."

Their limited vision was to blame.

"There's no use in blaming yourself now. If I were you, I'd settle this before the board meeting is held."

Jessica's tone was chilling. Startled, Samuel narrowed his eyes. "Ms. Landon, do you mean ..."

Walker, I can only help you up to this point. What

underlying messages. She didn't want to stay there for another

left, only Samuel remained seated. He was on pins and needles,

give up his decision-making rights. Perhaps he wouldn't even get his bonus. He couldn't just

stage, her assistant quickly handed her a coat. When Grace

distinguished air. Not far away, some girls were whispering, trying to guess if he was a celebrity. Smiling, Grace was about

Walker? Did you enjoy the

the sarcasm in her tone and became even more annoyed. "I heard Josh is with you. What

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"I didn't."

Grace didn't believe him.

out there was a corporate spy backstage, so I sent Josh in." Samuel

"A corporate spy?"

now on top. Have you forgotten that standing out will attract attention? I'm several decades older

"But you...

could you not know that there's a

dripping with ridicule

Grace didn't believe him. If there really was a spy, how could