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."

hand from sharpening the charcoal pencil at those words. "Oh? Seeming that Jake is willing to sacrifice himself like this, it seems

"It was my fault. Dad has already scolded me. Going to Pamore is nothing. I just hope you won't hold it against

tissue and wiped away the charcoal

I hold it against you? I'm lucky to

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

to Raymond, Xander wore an

help me frame

left the office, closing the door behind

me revoke

mind. I believe you have your reasons. I

compliant and calm Xander was naturally eased Raymond's

a drawing of an authoritative commander leading

return to Fulton Group, you can't waver

you. Do you think he has been idling

the plan to

to Pamore, aiming

you, he's taken the hit for me.

motives are clear."

are what I want from my son and the president