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?"

the sports car in the square. "He's not done yet. Is there

not me.

a slender figure with exquisite

"Why is she here?"

How

private room. The door had already opened. Xander and Sean had finished their discussion and were

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

hung up the phone and walked briskly

"Mr. Fulton."

"Whose call was that?"

"Just a work call."

walked out. "Ask your people to serve

acknowledged him and followed him

Grace stretched in the car.

go in directly?" Grace originally thought that it wasn't appropriate, but it was getting

didn't return home by midnight, Aaron would surely get

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

were keen-eyed. They could tell that she had an extraordinary presence, a

Sean also noticed it.

pushed open the door to the private room, he was busy

lady who was speaking softly. "I'm sorry. I