In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

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\ Chapter 720 Don't Guilt Trip Her | Three hours ago, inside the study-of \ | Summitview Manor, Raymond exploded in the largest fit of anger since the New Year had begun.

He had made dozens of calls to Jake, all of which had gone unanswered. He threw his phone to the ground in frustration.

"Damn it!" Xander, who had been standing by, bent down to pick up the pieces of the shattered phone. "Jake is a smart guy. He ¢ would never stoop to colluding with corrupt officials. Maybe we should investigate further." Yet, Raymond's fury didn't abate. "Those people are all cunning. They still have some respect for me, so as soon as they caught wind of it, they had someone tell me about it.

~ "I've received dozens of emails, all urging me to protect Jake. There's no ! smoke without fire!" q Xander placed the broken pieces of the phone on the table. "Perhaps that woman was spreading false rumors." "Do you think she could have spread | rumors without any leverage?" Raymond shot back.

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Xander remained silent. Suddenly, Raymond turned to him. "Did you know about this?" "I just found out. That's why I came back * to report to you," Xander replied calmly.

Raymond scrutinized him for a few seconds, feeling skeptical. "Well, you couldn't possibly force him to do these things." "What do you plan to do about it, Dad?" p Raymond paced back and forth in the | study. After half an hour, he finally spoke.

"Since I handed over the business to Jake, he hasn't made any mistakes so far. This Ys the first time he's slipped up, and considering Priscilla's poor health, 1 think he deserves a chance." Xander frowned.

"Xander, you're his brother. You have to protect him," Raymond said, patting Xander on the shoulder.

A hint of hostility emanated from Xander as he said flatly, "TI wonder if Jake would do the same for me if something happened to me one day." Raymond's grip on Xander's shoulder tightened. "You're a familiar face in pamore, which makes things easier. I'll handle the connections. You just have to step up." Xander's expression became solemn, and he didn't immediately respond.

'~ After a while, Raymond spoke again.

"Xander." ) "Dad, inform the committee that all J Fulton Group projects will be transferred to Pamore for me to oversee, including Aether's project. Jake needs to take a break after this ordeal." | Xander lifted his eyes slowly, enunciating each word carefully.

Raymond was momentarily stunned by the determination in his eyes. He slowly retracted his hand. He had a belated realization, as if he had been outmaneuvered. ( The night was dark, and the room was filled with a pleasant fragrance.

At this moment, the growing surprise in Grace's eyes gave Xander a great sense of accomplishment.

"How did you persuade Uncle Raymond? And what about the high-level executives

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of Fulton Group? They're not easy to handle." She had been asking questions f all the way since their return.

| Xander chuckled as he helped her take off her coat. "Are you so happy?" Grace jumped into his arms, wrapping "her legs around his waist. Her face was overflowing with joy. "We don't need to be separated anymore. Of course, I'm happy." » Xander felt the same way. He had been planning for two months, all so he could return to Pamore with a legitimate status.

It could have happened sooner, but Jake's actions had disrupted the plan, leading to such a big detour. Fortunately, the outcome was favorable.

~~ Therewasa faint smell of alcohol on him, which Grace noticed. "Have you been drinking?" = "just a little,"

i Before meeting Raymond, Xander had been out drinking with a client. It had ? been the same for several consecutive q days over the New Year. It was all to swiftly implement the plan and put pressure on Jake.

Xander didn't like to be in such drinking places. Hazel, accompanying him, > remarked at one point, "You're really going to great lengths for Ms. Lewis." Xander denied it. "Even without her, these things need to be done. Don't guilt- trip her." g

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