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."

the charcoal pencil at those words. "Oh? Seeming that Jake is willing to

"It was my fault. Dad has already scolded me. Going

wiped away the charcoal

would I hold it against you? I'm lucky

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

Raymond, Xander wore an inscrutable

now. I'll have Xander help me frame up this piece," Raymond

and left the office,

didn't you make me revoke the order?"

I believe you

was naturally eased Raymond's heart. "Come

The pastel paper depicted a drawing of an authoritative commander leading an

you've decided to return to Fulton Group, you can't waver because of

think he has been

the

to Pamore, aiming

he's taken

motives are clear."

Clarity and execution are what I want from my son