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.

still and unbuttoned his shirt collar,

"What's the matter?"

Jessica. We lost track of her,"

Xander's face darkened.

she get away? Isn't the

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

showed no expression, and it

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

her, but she escaped. Xander feared that she might come back to

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

appointed to fill

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

do my best, Mr.

"There's another matter. People

contacted

opened

impact unless he had

was a declaration of

Brooke family and the