In the Lap of Luxury
Lap of Luxury Chapter 357

Chapter 357 Challenges in the Meeting

The conference room door opened, and Grace walked in. As soon as she appeared, the room

fell silent.

All eyes focused on her until she took her seat at the head of the table.

Beside her, Samuel said with a smile, “Ms. Lewis, you’ve worked hard during this period.”

Grace looked at him and smiled in return. “You’re too kind, Director Walker. It’s all for the sake of the company.”

Samuel chuckled awkwardly. “Since you’re here, let’s start our meeting.”

At his words, everyone nodded, as though Samuel were in charge.

Though Grace noticed it, her expression didn’t give away anything.

After a pause, she continued, “In the first half of the year, the company undertook many projects, all of which achieved good results. Now, let each project manager provide a summary

Before she could finish speaking, a director interrupted.

“Ms. Lewis, since today is the semi-annual board meeting, I believe everyone has already seen the financial statements for the first half of the year. Why don’t we discuss the company’s performance first?”

Another director in the second row chimed in. “Ms. Lewis, we’ve seen the reports. You worked hard in the first half of the year. Our success at Amirate is undoubtedly due to your wise leadership.”

Grace crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow.

“Since everyone is so interested in the company’s performance, let’s talk about it first.”

“Of course, we should discuss performance. After all, you and Director Walker made a bet. Ms. Lewis, do you remember what you said before?”

These people clearly wanted to see Grace embarrassed. The conference room instantly became lively, with most of them anticipating a good show.

It was especially so for Samuel. The satisfaction on his face couldn’t be concealed.

He stood up. “Ms. Lewis is a woman of her words. Why the rush, everyone? It’s not time yet, is it?”

Suddenly, laughter erupted in the room, seemingly convinced that Grace was destined to lose in this bet with Samuel.

“Ms. Lewis, what do

you

think?”

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Grace smiled faintly, but the smile wasn’t sincere.

She calmly said, “Director Walker is right. It isn’t time yet. Why the rush, everyone?”

As she said that, she looked at Samuel. “Our agreed deadline is one year. Only half a year has passed. Or is it that you can’t wait to take over as Amirate’s president, Director Walker?”

Samuel quickly denied it and acted as though he had nothing to do with this situation. “Ms. Lewis, you misunderstood me. They are just joking around. Don’t take offense.”

Luke snorted and angrily retorted, “Director Walker, your ambitions are very

evident.”

Yet Samuel remained composed and smiled. “What are you talking about, Mr. Ziegler? It’s just a bet between Ms. Lewis and me. Everyone here was a witness.

“Since it’s a bet, there will naturally be winners and losers. Regardless of the outcome, one must be willing to accept it. What do you all think?”

The majority of the directors in the room echoed in agreement. Luke, however, wasn’t about to let them off. “So, Director Walker, did Ms. Lewis lose? Why are all of you celebrating here?”

His words were forceful, resonating in the vast conference room. Everyone looked at each other in silence, not daring to speak.