In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 642 What's Wrong With the Car

If Peter hadn't arrived in time, and if Aaron's call had come a little later...

Xander didn't dare to think about what would have happened.

"Why did you come back to Frenda?"

Grace held onto his coat tightly as she said softly, "I came to see you."

"You came to see me without telling me?" Xander couldn't control his temper. "Do you know what kind of person Sean is? How could you just go in?"

"I don't know. I just wanted to give you a surprise. Hazel said you were at Fortress, so I came over." Grace felt wronged.

Upon seeing her pitiful expression, Xander calmed down at once. He raised the temperature in the car and took off her coat. "Where are you hurt?"

She had specially chosen this white dress, but now it was stained with blood. Xander embraced her and carefully checked her for injuries. He was relieved when he found none.

"The blood is Sean's."

Xander tightened his grip around her waist and buried half of his face in her neck. In a muffled voice, he murmured, "I'm sorry."

Her voice was hoarse as she said, "I messed up. You lost the project because of me. I even failed to surprise you.

moment, Xander held her even tighter. He cupped her neck, forcing her to turn her head and kiss him. "You succeeded. Having you by my side is a surprise." Their kiss was passionate. It was a release of tension after

passionately. Grace couldn't escape.

a while, she pushed him away. "We're in the

wrong with the

Without the facade as a strong businesswoman, she was just a young lady who couldn't withstand his playful and tender side. Xander chuckled. When he recalled how upset she had looked in the room, his

let out a

Hazel looking rather pale earlier. Did you scold

this, Xander's rationality gradually returned. He

happens to you,

As she looked out of the car window, she saw Hazel

sex tape is playing on the screens in the Fortress lobby. By tomorrow, everyone in the circle will know about it. Mrs.

Grace beside Xander. Grace's lips were now flushed

earlier. ne

Xander just grunted.

what was on his mind. She cautiously said, "My carelessness today almost put Ms. Lewis in danger. I can accept any punishment. Please forgive me,

looked at Grace, waiting

while, Grace remained

hand as if it had nothing

a bit