In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

"Why would she run if she had nothing to hide? She most likely orchestrates this incident."

Larry stood in front of the desk at Hawkins Group, frustrated with the situation.

Benjamin fiddled with a pen in his hand.

His face darkened as he said, "Ryan isn't capable of hiring Brodie. It was Danielle. She has connections with those people at the border."

"She had such connections?"

"It's sparse. She wouldn't use them unless necessary."

Larry pondered and said, "Danielle must be desperate."

"The construction project is on the brink of collapse. She wanted to take preventive measures by asking Grace for money.

"She didn't expect Xander to return suddenly, making her efforts futile. Now that the construction site is under investigation, it's no wonder she fled." Benjamin tossed the pen on the desk, visibly irritated.

"So, what do we do now? Amirate Corporation won't let this go without an explanation."

Benjamin rubbed his temples.

"Not just them, Brodie's identity has alerted the police. With my brother involved, they won't stop investigating."

At first, Larry didn't take it seriously, but then he reacted with shock.

"What? Alexander?"

it's most likely

half-brothers, Benjamin was

Larry was taken aback.

low all these years. No wonder

have known the truth if Jessica had not

Otherwise, he wouldn't

certain, and

elder brother

Grace's impatient attitude towards him,

to find Jessica. She's in charge of the project. She can't

"Understood."

have Timothy

sunlight at Summitview Manor while Xander peeled an orange

a move on you right after the party

phone with a

Grace held her breath.

my fault for

knew Caleb must have told

Aaron didn't blame her.

thought he was just old-fashioned. I never expected him to be so ambitious. "We

shrimp in sauce and brought