In the Lap of Luxury

Chapter 555 Sudden Return

Xander hesitated for a moment. He waited for a while but gave up when Grace didn't change her mind about telling him.

"It's getting cold in Pamore. Wear warmer clothes when you go out," Xander advised.

Grace instinctively glanced at her outfit for the day. It was indeed a bit thin. She had felt a slight chill when she had been outside with Benjamin earlier.

She didn't take it to heart and said casually, "Xander, you're abroad, yet you're still checking the weather forecast for Pamore."

"Some people don't listen, so I naturally have to worry more," Xander replied. This is property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

Grace smiled and asked, "Are you busy today?"

"No."

"That's good."

The car had already arrived outside Amirate Corporation. Grace got out of the car. Before she could say another word, she saw Ashley waiting, not far away.

"But I'm about to get busy. I'll call you tonight."

Xander didn't even have time to respond before Grace hung up the phone. Standing beside him, Hazel noticed his expression turn grim.

"The meeting has been going on for three hours. Should we dismiss everyone?"

Xander put his phone away and said, "Go on. Also, do something for me."

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Back in Pamore, Grace quickly walked up to Ashley. "What's the matter?"

Ashley was holding a document in her hand. She commented, "Ms. Lewis, you look pale."

"It's nothing. What is it?"

Ashley followed her and explained, "Byte Technologies is facing some difficulties in partnering with overseas e-commerce companies. It's mainly because the clients there don't trust us enough. No one wants to take risks, so things have stalled for a while."

It was expected that everything would be difficult at the beginning. Grace took a deep breath. "I'll contact Amirate Corporation's overseas clients to see if they're willing to get on board."

As she entered the elevator, Samuel walked out.

He was smiling radiantly. "Ms. Lewis, did you just get back? You don't look well. You should take care of yourself."

Grace gave him a small smile. "I can't keep up with you. Any good news?"

"You don't need to worry about that. When something is meant to happen, it will happen naturally. You can't force it, right?" Samuel chuckled and left with his secretary.

As Ashley looked at his back, she couldn't help but mutter, "Bastard."

Grace narrowed her eyes.

Judging by the information Esme had given her, the development of the real estate property in Eastwood should have stopped by now. So why wasn't there news about it?

Moreover, Samuel seemed completely unconcerned. Could her information be wrong?

Grace didn't have time to think more about it. She returned to her office to focus on her work.

She worked from dusk until dawn since it was daytime overseas because of the time difference.

"Ms. Lewis, you should go home and rest. You have to take care of your health," Luke reminded her.

Grace was tired, so she left the office without saying much.

Xander had borrowed her beloved car and had yet to return it. She couldn't be bothered to retrieve it, so she let the driver pick her up.

As they reached an intersection, the driver slowed down and said, "Ms. Lewis, that seems to be your car."

Grace looked up and was surprised to see a bright blue sports car parked ahead, blocking her path. It was a specially customized Maserati, and the license plate was unique. It was indeed hers.

She was taken aback. She got out of the car and knocked on the Maserati's window.

She had never expected to see Xander there. He looked somewhat tired, but his eyes were still clear and sharp.

"The lights in the office have been on all night. You're indeed busy," he commented as he rolled the window down.