In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Xander had never overslept. Early in the morning, as he was putting on his coat, the housekeeper knocked on the door. "Ms. Yale is here."

Hazel stood in the villa's living room. She was carrying files in her arms.

Hestia invited her for tea, so she drank politely and didn't overstep. She had been doing this for the past few years.

Hestia appreciated her. "You've been with Xander since he joined the company. At that time, there were many elites, and quite a few pretty ladies among them threw themselves at him. Do you know why I chose you?"

Hazel respectfully said, "I dare not speculate on your thoughts, Madam Fulton, but I am curious about why I stood out."

"Those people were too ambitious. They had too many ideas and wanted to achieve too much. Only you simply stood there with both honor and disgrace. I like that."

Hestia rarely praised someone. But over these years, Hazel had indeed passed the test.

Pleased, Hazel smiled and said, "Thank you for your praise, Madam Fulton. But I'm not as good as you think."

Hearing this, Hestia reached out to straighten Hazel's collar.

"Xander was able to get where he is today thanks to your assistance over the past few years. He still has a long way to go. I hope you'll continue to do a good job as his secretary." Hazel's eyes widened slightly. She understood what Hestia was implying.

came downstairs. He walked briskly without

reported, "Jake has gone to Pamore. The moment he

Brooke, the materials supplier, said that the materials are stuck on the road. He is using it as an excuse to delay the construction progress. People are already talking about it." Xander pressed his

Fulton Group. He's just a titular person-in-charge. If anything goes wrong, the problem

something went wrong, Xander's position as president would be even

his

used to being domineering.

the people I

of them have already been arranged around those people. They have been carefully trained according to their preferences and can be put into action at any time." Xander was satisfied. "Send

While she was sending a message, Xander made a

end

said on the other end, his

the border. She must have some backing to go there alone.

Don't let her leave our

The other end agreed.

inquired, "Jessica?

displeasure. "You'll know when it's time for you to know." Hazel wisely

had been in the