In the Lap of Luxury

Chapter 535 Posing as an Assistant

"For what?"

"Mr. Jake was messing around with an assistant in the office."

Aware that Grace was Xander's friend, the assistant answered her questions truthfully.

Upon hearing this, Grace tilted her head slightly. Her smile was bright and piercing.

Jake didn't hear their conversation, but he clenched his fists as he approached them.

"What are you laughing at?"

Grace looked at him with her hands in her pockets. Then, she asked the assistant, "Who is this?"

Trembling, the assistant replied, "Mr. Jake."

So, this was Jake Fulton.

Grace noticed the mole at the corner of his eye, which made him bear some resemblance to Raymond.

Jake's face grew even darker, and he asked, "Which department are you from?"

The assistant was about to answer, but Grace stopped her. "So you're Mr. Jake. My apologies. I'm a new assistant. I just started today."

Jake frowned, his gaze falling on the logo on her coat. Content © copyrighted by NôvelDrama.Org.

"Why is an assistant wearing Chanel to work?"

He found it suspicious that this woman wasn't afraid of him at all.

Grace pulled her hands out respectfully.

"This coat is a fake, just very well-made. Mr. Jake, you wouldn't prohibit employees from buying high-quality fakes, would you?"

Jake's frown deepened.

Trying to be smart, his subordinate said, "Mr. Jake, this must be the new assistant who started yesterday. Didn't President Fulton—"

Jake's frown relaxed a bit, and he ordered, "Come with me!"

Grace followed him closely, and the assistant couldn't stop her in time. Grace quietly signaled a thumbs-up sign to let her know everything was fine.

Since the executive office had been turned into a storage room, Jake entered another one, which was half the size of the original.

Jake discussed work with his subordinates, sounding like a busy man. Meanwhile, Grace silently took in everything while performing her duties.

"Xander is growing weak. I have several major projects. There's no reason for father not to trust me!"

"But Mr. Jake, he is the legitimate son after all."

Jake took a deep breath. "Huh? Let's see how many votes he gets at today's board meeting."

Grace clenched her cup without making a sound.

Suddenly, Jake glanced at her and asked, "What's your name?"

Grace looked down and answered, "You can call me Grace."

Jake withdrew his scrutinizing gaze, filled with disgust. If it hadn't been for Xander, his woman wouldn't have been driven away.

"Bring me a cup of coffee in ten minutes."

"No problem," Grace said with a mischievous smile.

…

The board meeting started on time. It was more spectacular than the one at Amirate Corporation in Pamore.

Dozens of personnel sat in rows, with Raymond at the head of the table and Xander and Jake on opposing sides, holding their own.

Grace stood outside the glass window holding a cup, glancing inside.

She thought if Amirate Corporation's headquarters held a board meeting, it would look similar to this.

Raymond said something, and Jake was the first to raise his hand in opposition. The atmosphere suddenly turned tense.

Xander was unfazed. He twirled a pen in his hand, just like when he had been in school, seemingly unconcerned.

When Raymond called on Xander to speak, he slowly said something. Whatever he said made Jake's expression change dramatically, and he stood up, slamming the table.

At this moment, Grace pushed the door and entered, holding the cup and approaching Jake.

"Mr. Jake, your coffee is ready."

Jake looked surprised. "Who asked you to come in now?"

Raymond was equally surprised. He looked at her but remained silent.

"You instructed me earlier to bring you a cup of coffee in ten minutes. It's been ten minutes," Grace said innocently.

Xander, still in his seat, looked unexpectedly delighted.