In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Xander nodded.

Hazel's heart was pounding like a drum. She feared he might act impulsively, but she also wanted to see how far he would go for her.

She remained silent for quite some time.

After a while, Xander said with a darkened face, "I've reviewed the contract Jake signed with you. He offered you a 30% profit margin. I'll be the boss today. I can offer you 40%. As long as you're happy." The 10% increase in the profit margin shocked Hazel.

Sean's pupils contracted slightly. He hadn't expected Xander to be so generous.

"You'll be the boss? Do you know what that means?"

Xander's smile reappeared. "I know. Consider it compensation for my foolishness all these years. Will you forgive me?"

At this point, Sean was somewhat shaken.

Xander had given him enough respect today. Of course, as Xander's senior, he could act arrogantly, but he knew when to stop. If he went too far, it wouldn't end well.

After a moment, Sean laughed heartily and released Hazel. "It seems you do cherish this secretary of yours. The rumors are not unfounded."

The crisis seemed to have passed. Hazel cast a glance at the calm Xander, her heart racing.

At that moment, her phone vibrated inside her bag. She stepped out of the room and answered the call. "Peter?"

"It's been two hours. Is Mr. Fulton still inside?"

next to the sports car in the square. "He's not done yet.

not me. It's Ms.

eyes. Sure enough, she saw a slender figure with

"Why is she here?"

yet. How much longer will

room. The door had already opened. Xander and Sean

more. Let Ms. Lewis in." She pursed her lips and

up the phone and walked briskly toward

"Mr. Fulton."

"Whose call was that?"

"Just a work call."

and walked out. "Ask your people to serve Sean well. I'll cover the

acknowledged him and followed him

in the car. She

you go in directly?" Grace originally

home by midnight, Aaron would surely get

got out of the sports car. "Okay, I'll go

People in such places were keen-eyed. They could tell that she

Sean also noticed it.

room, he was busy touching a woman. Hearing the noise,

petite lady who was speaking softly. "I'm sorry. I got the