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 ..."

opportunity. The venue is close to our construction site. Director Walker, I can only

words were full of underlying messages. She didn't want to stay

was on pins and needles, and beads of

right. If the board meeting were held, Grace would undoubtedly force him to give up his decision-making rights. Perhaps he wouldn't even get his bonus. He

a coat.

some girls were whispering, trying to guess if he was a celebrity. Smiling, Grace

stopped "Director Walker? Did you

more annoyed. "I heard Josh is with

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"I didn't."

Grace didn't believe him.

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

"A corporate spy?"

Have you forgotten that standing out will attract attention? I'm several decades older than you. I've seen all sorts of

"But you...

you not know that

dripping with ridicule

him. If there really was a spy, how could she not have