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 collar,

"What's the matter?"

lost track of her," Peter said, lowering his

Xander's face darkened.

get away? Isn't the border

on. She didn't give them a chance to engage, and jumped into the sea, disappearing out of sight." Peter quickly added, "They searched for her in the water. There probably is a secret

stern face showed no expression, and

the entire border. Report to me immediately if there is any suspicious activity

to catch Jessica by following her, but she escaped. Xander feared that she might come

Peter left, the secretary, Chad Murray, reported to Xander in

appointed to fill in for Hazel's position

report, and Xander rested with his eyes closed the entire time. He wasn't paying attention, but occasionally, he would correct

best, Mr. Fulton,"

"There's another matter. People

scandal there. The manager contacted us, implying that we should ask

opened his

wouldn't have had this much impact unless he had someone

a declaration of

family and the