In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

They finally decided on who to work with to supply the raw materials.

Before signing the contract, Xander smiled lightly and said, "We will not tolerate any deception or shoddy work for these projects. I won't show mercy if I discover anything wrong." The older man was somewhat intimidated by Xander's presence. He wiped his sweat nervously.

"Of course, I understand."

With everything settled, Xander rubbed his temples to relieve fatigue. The new secretary handed him a cup of coffee.

"Mr. Fulton, the car is ready. Where would you like to go?"

Xander's eyes were bloodshot.

"I don't drink coffee."

The secretary quickly withdrew his hand.

"I'll get something else."

Xander took his coat and headed out. He didn't want to make things difficult for the secretary.

"Forget it. I'm going back to my mother's place."

Peter waited by the car, ready to report to him.

unbuttoned his shirt

"What's the matter?"

Jessica. We lost track of her," Peter said, lowering

Xander's face darkened.

she get away? Isn't the border your

caught on. She didn't give them a chance to engage, and jumped into the sea, disappearing out of sight." Peter quickly added, "They

His stern face showed no expression, and it was intimidatingly

moment, he spoke, "From today on, start monitoring the entire border. Report to me immediately if there is any suspicious activity from anyone!" "Yes, Mr.

her, but she escaped. Xander feared that

in the car. Xander's time, even on the way home, was

to fill in

closed the entire time. He wasn't paying attention, but occasionally,

do my best, Mr.

"There's another matter. People

going to Fortress Club after Mr. Brooke's scandal there. The manager contacted us, implying that we should

opened

had someone backing him to keep competitors away

was a

family and