In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Half an hour later, the driver hurriedly returned. "Mr. Fulton, here."

He held out a bag. Inside was a white dress, identical to the one Grace was wearing. While she changed, Xander leaned against the car and lit a cigarette. Peter stood respectfully by his side. "The subway project is ready to start at any time. Are we being too impulsive by terminating the contract with Sean?" "He's not the only material supplier in Frenda. If not for my respect for the older generation of the Brookes, I would have terminated this contract long ago." Otherwise, Xander wouldn't have been struck by Jake with this move.

"What about the directors and the committee?"

"I'll handle them." Xander took a deep drag from his cigarette.

"Inform Hazel that she should go to the branch office from today on. There's no need for her to come back to the headquarters."

Peter was taken aback. He hadn't expected Hazel to receive such a severe punishment.

...

The lights were on in Lewis Manor. Xander parked the car in the garden and led Grace out by the hand.

Victor emerged from inside casually, teasing, "Oh, you remembered to come home, Ms. Lewis."

Xander nodded to him in greeting.

Victor did the same.

Grace whispered, "Is Aaron angry?"

"Thanks to you, Aaron, who usually goes to bed at 10:00 pm, is still awake."

Xander patted her head.

four times, but he still hadn't take a sip. Xander's response

for Victor holding him back, he would have sent people

still

Aaron looked up expressionlessly. It was

Grace whispered, "Hi, Aaron."

the way back home." Aaron stared at her, then tossed the

by a large hand that Xander extended from behind

way and wasted some time. If you want to vent

eyes, Aaron stood up and walked to the couch. "She's confused, and

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Aaron still respected Xander.

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to Grace,

gone to bed yet. Go see

aback but quickly understood. "I'll