In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

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Chapter 719 He's Not Going Back The restaurant had been booked in advance. With just one EE: anyone could tell that it was a well-prepared setting, with a view of the flickering skyline by the seaside.

you've been busy over the New Year and haven't met me much. There must be something going on since you reached out to me," Grace said with a hint of sarcasm. She looked at Xander as he elegantly cut into his steak.

Xander glanced up at her, smiling faintly. "You're right. We've found Reina's daughter." Where is she?" Grace's interest was piqued.

At Reina's mother's hometown. My men have already gone to find her. If everything goes smoothly, we'll bring her back to Pamore in the next couple of days." "That's great! With her back, we can get Reina to talk," Grace exclaimed excitedly, forgetting her previous discontent.

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"You seem very happy," Xander remarked casually as he placed the steak he had cut on her plate.

"'0f course! With her back, the Hawkins family's secrets can be uncovered, and we can give closure to the deceased." She looked lively and animated as she savored her meal. Xander

watched her, momentarily lost in her beauty.

0h, by the way, how are things going with Jake?" Grace suddenly asked.

"Nancy is still in custody. She's been there since the New Year. Even if she doesn't die, she'll be very weak." Xander rose from his seat and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window.

"Jake doesn't have actual control over the club, so they couldn't link him to the case." "Doesn't that mean he's getting away with no punishment?" Grace inquired.

"Nancy was loyal to Jake, and many of the people on those lists were his. The loss he's suffered far outweighs any time he spends in jail.

Right now, he's in desperate need of new people." Dexter had been swift and decisive; he had unraveled several cases within a few days. News of several high-ranking officials being arrested would soon make headlines.

As Grace listened, her mind drifted to the news of the day.

Had Jake contacted her because of this? Having not received a response, Xander glanced at her and noticed that she was lost in thought. He frowned in displeasure. "What are you thinking about?"

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Startled, Grace snapped back to reality. She saw his serious expression and felt a bit unhappy. She set her utensils down. "Nothing." you're lying." He carried her onto his lap. you're pouting like that, and you're saying it's nothing?" As he spoke, he nudged her with his leg, forcing her to lean back into his embrace.

"Don't touch me." Despite her anger, Xander found her reaction amusing. He patiently cajoled her, saying, "What's with the sudden change in mood?" I asked if you had something going on, and you didn't deny it, which means you didn't really miss me. Men are all the same. Once they get what they want, they don't care anymore." Grace rattled off her words rapidly with an angry face.

Yet, Xander's smile deepened, and he looked at her affectionately.

"What are you smiling at?" "I did it on purpose." He hugged her tightly again. "'I wanted to see your mood change because of me, to know that you care about me." Grace widened her eyes. This guy must have a masochistic streak! "I don't care. I'm angry." "nyt I'm sorry. What do you want me to do?" Xander nestled her closer to

him, coaxing her gently.

"When are you going back to Frenda?" Grace had initially intended to ask for an answer and then request that he postpone his departure as compensation.

But unexpectedly, he replied, "I'm not going back." Grace froze, and her surprise was evident. "What did you say?" "My dad is furious that Jake has gotten involved in the club incident.

He has ordered Jake to stop the Aether project and let me take over.

"Jake's actual power has been sidelined. For the next period of time, all 47 projects of Fulton Group under construction can be handled in Pamore." Xander explained nonchalantly, watching her surprise with interest.

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