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?"

saw Peter's tall figure standing next to the

not me. It's

enough, she saw a slender

"Why is she here?"

yet. How much longer will

room. The door had already opened. Xander and Sean had finished

Lewis in." She pursed her

hung up the phone and walked briskly

"Mr. Fulton."

"Whose call was that?"

"Just a work call."

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

and followed him

stretched in the car. She nearly fell

and explained, "Hazel said 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,

she didn't return home by midnight, Aaron

car. "Okay, I'll go

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

Sean also noticed it.

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

petite lady who was speaking softly. "I'm