In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Surprisingly, Jake didn't get angry. "Besides this, I excel in many other aspects."

Grace spun around. "Too bad. You'll always be inferior."

Inferior to Xander.

Jake's expression changed slightly. Despite being a bastard, he had wielded power for years, so no woman had dared to talk to him like that before. Grace was the first who was completely fearless of him. He exerted more force on his grip on Grace's waist. Suddenly, he reached out to touch her necklace.

"Eternal Love. Xander is really generous. I wonder what he would think if he knew you were dancing with me while wearing it."

Grace pushed his hand away. "He would trust me, of course. After all, your reputation speaks for itself."

Jake smiled. "Are you that sure?"

Grace didn't want to continue that topic. She just wanted to finish that dance quickly.

At this moment, her gaze fell on Bobby, who was talking nearby. She spoke up. "You want to replace Bobby and gain control of Aether Group."

It was a statement. She believed she had hit the mark.

Jake lifted her hand, changing his posture. "You haven't gotten any dirt on him yet. You don't have the right to negotiate with me."

Grace was speechless.

him, "Don't harm

not interested in that

hotel, Caleb stood with Lydia. She carefully tugged at the corner of his

in anger, and he didn't speak

and a globally renowned superstar, yet Lydia didn't seem to care about any of that. She didn't want to make their relationship public, and he had never felt so frustrated. But as he looked

Caleb sighed

red Bentley Mulsanne arrived and stopped in front

it and

"Xander?"

man who got out of the Bentley stood against the light, showing his slim figure. He closed the door behind him calmly. "Public display of in front of

You're quite brave now."

suddenly felt embarrassed. "Why did you

party. Also, you're

was in a good mood. He looked at

be very happy

back Caleb's gaze fell on Hazel, who was behind

that she

carrying a bag

food in her hand.