In the Lap of Luxury novel (Grace and Benjamin) novel Chapter 556

Grace stepped back in disbelief, covering her mouth. "Xander? When did you come back?"

Xander unlocked the car and gestured for her to get in.

"I got here at 3:00 am, but I didn't want to disturb you."

Grace glanced at the time; it was 8:00 am now. On top of his long flight, he had been waiting here for five hours!

She got into the car and tenderly caressed his cheek. "What happened? Why did you come back all of a sudden?"

Gazing at her deeply, Xander caught her hand. "I'm here to return the car."

Grace hit him playfully. "Don't lie to me. What really happened?"

Xander smiled and answered, "Something urgent came up at Futurelink, so I came back to handle it."

Grace was skeptical, but Xander had already started the car. "Going home?"

She softly replied affirmatively.

The roads were filled with cars since it was peak hour. Xander drove steadily. Half of his face was bathed in sunlight, his expression unreadable.

When they reached Grace's place, Xander parked the car back in its spot in the parking lot. "It's returned to its rightful owner."

Grace sulked. Just before she entered the house, she stopped and asked seriously, "After you left, I had people keep an eye on Futurelink.

"I didn't hear about any major issues that would require you to return to personally handle them. What's really going on?" Her eyes were filled with worry.

Xander smiled, tucking a stray lock of hair behind her ear. "You're quite capable now. You're even keeping tabs on me."

Grace didn't respond.

"How would your people know if there was a real issue?"

Xander held her hand, placing it on the fingerprint scanner of the door, which beeped open.

"Don't worry, I can handle it."

Grace pulled his hand back and said, "You're running around so much. I'm worried about your health. You're not made of steel."

Xander's gaze fell on their intertwined hands, and a smile played on his lips.