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?"

We lost track of her," Peter

Xander's face darkened.

get away? Isn't the border your

were following her to see where she 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 for her in the water. There probably is a secret passage down there, a route we

His stern face showed no expression,

border. Report to

had intended to catch Jessica by following her, but she escaped. Xander feared that she

Chad Murray, reported to Xander in the car. Xander's time, even on the way home, was

been newly appointed to fill in for

fumbled through the report, and Xander rested with his eyes closed the entire time. He wasn't

will 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 ask for your orders. Please provide

opened his

he had someone backing him to

was a declaration of

family