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.

to a still and unbuttoned his shirt collar, revealing his muscles under the

"What's the matter?"

of her," Peter said, lowering

Xander's face darkened.

get away? Isn't the border your

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

heavily. His stern face showed no expression, and it was intimidatingly

Report to me immediately

Jessica by following her, but she escaped. Xander feared

reported to Xander in the car. Xander's time, even on the

been newly appointed to fill in for

his eyes closed the entire time. He wasn't

my best, Mr. Fulton,"

"There's another matter. People

Mr. Brooke's scandal there. The manager contacted us, implying that we should ask for

opened his

impact unless he had someone backing him to keep competitors

a declaration

family