Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 1273

has nothing to do with that matter.”Words eluded Roxanne, and she was wholly perplexed.She racked her brain relentlessly, but there seemed to be only one possible answer.Could it be that… he’s still jealous?At that thought, she eyed the grim-faced man beside her in disbelief.Lucian’s brows were scrunched together deeply, and he didn’t appear inclined to explain things. “You think that Mr. Damaris has feelings for me?” Roxanne ventured.Lucian met her gaze without answering that, but the look in his eyes affirmed her conjecture.Unbidden, panic flooded Roxanne. “How could that be? Mr. Damaris and I are only collaboration partners. If he truly has designs on me—”“Didn’t you fail to perceive Colby’s interest in you?” Lucian was displeased by her adamant defense of Jack.Speaking of that, Roxanne couldn’t help feeling guilty.Indeed, it’d never crossed my mind at first that Colby would have romantic feelings toward me. But Jack… Well, I can’t think of any reason he’d take a fancy to me.Glimpsing her skepticism, Lucian elaborated solemnly, “He treated you to meals and even gave you flowers. Additionally, he tried to win Archie and Benny over.”He methodically recounted everything Jack had done.All that left Roxanne without a retort.Indeed, Jack did all that. But then, they can be justified.Still, she tried to convince herself otherwise.Unfortunately, Lucian gave her no chance of doing so, continuing, “If I remember correctly, you accepted all the flowers he gave you.”When his words drifted into Roxanne’s ears, she hadn’t yet dispelled all her doubts. A sense of guilt inexplicably rose within her.Lucian didn’t stop there, his voice