In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Raymond nodded, feeling somewhat relieved.

He turned to Jake, who had been quietly listening. "Grace is the apple of the Lewises' eyes. She's like a half-sister to you. You'll have a chance to meet her in the future."

"I know. I met her last time. She's indeed different. Xander is really lucky," Jake said with a half-smile. "It's worth it for him to give up work for her."

Xander remained silent, narrowing his eyes.

"You should thank Jake. If he hadn't been mediating with the committee these days, they would have asked for you to be impeached.

"As a president, how can you leave the company without any news for a week?" Raymond scolded.

"Yes, I should thank Jake," Xander said without arguing. "Anyway, I left Hazel at the company to handle the work."

"You're the president of this company. If you don't approve those projects and funds, would your employees dare to start working?" Raymond was genuinely angry.

Jake interjected, "Dad, don't get worked up. Xander is back now. The future of the company still depends on him."

"I already know about Aether Group's project. Jake is willing to take the blame and go to Pamore to oversee the project."

released his hand from sharpening the charcoal pencil at those words. "Oh? Seeming that Jake is willing to sacrifice himself like this, it seems I'm a bit

was my fault. Dad has already scolded me. Going to Pamore is nothing. I just

pulled out a tissue and wiped away the

lucky to have a selfless and thoughtful brother like

unable to resist, Jake laughed. "I'll ensure Aether Group's project is a

Xander

help me

the office,

make me revoke the order?" Raymond

your mind. I believe you

calm Xander was naturally eased Raymond's

approached him. The pastel paper depicted a drawing

to Fulton Group, you can't waver because of a

a mistake, those directors can immediately oust you. Do you think he has been idling around for

orchestrated the plan to

to Pamore, aiming

Now, to please you, he's taken the hit for

motives are clear."

and execution are what I want from