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?"

Peter's tall figure standing next to the sports car in the square. "He's not done

me.

frowned, squinting her eyes. Sure enough, she saw a slender figure

"Why is she here?"

Mr. Fulton yet. How much longer

Hazel turned back to look at the private room. The door had already opened. Xander and Sean had finished their discussion

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

hung up the phone and walked briskly

"Mr. Fulton."

"Whose call was that?"

"Just a work call."

people to serve

and followed him

Grace stretched in the

it's almost over. Ms. Lewis, why don't you go in directly?" Grace originally thought that it wasn't appropriate, but it was getting late, and she had limited

return home by midnight, Aaron would surely

she got out of the sports car. "Okay, I'll go in and find

such places were keen-eyed. They could tell that she had an extraordinary presence, a quality that ordinary women did

Sean also noticed it.

the private room, he was

saw a petite lady who was speaking softly. "I'm sorry.