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.

his shirt collar, revealing his muscles

"What's the matter?"

of

Xander's face darkened.

away? Isn't the

jumped into the sea, disappearing out of sight." Peter quickly added, "They searched for her in the water. There probably

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

Jessica by following her, but she escaped. Xander feared that she might come back to target Grace

Murray, reported to Xander in the

had been newly appointed to fill in for

closed the entire time. He

do my best,

"There's another matter. People

contacted us, implying that we should ask for

slowly opened

wouldn't have had this much impact unless he had someone backing him to keep

a declaration of

Brooke family