While the reporters' photos depicted a woman standing at the helicopter door, Jack knew Lucian was behind it.

He thought the matter had ended when the celebrity scandals dominated the public consciousness that afternoon. Thus, the next day, he planned to meet up with Roxanne by using the project as an excuse.

To his surprise, her assistant told him she wasn't in the research institute.

In fact, he received the same answer over the next few days.

By then, no matter how stupid Jack was, he could still realize what was happening.

He knew Roxanne had left with Lucian, so he wondered how long it would take them to return.

To his surprise, it was a whole week, and that enraged him.

was still upset as he spoke. “Even though the development of our project was about to begin, the person in charge of the research institute was nowhere to be found. What do you think I should say about that,

“I'm really sorry. Due to a personal issue, I had to lie low for a while and inadvertently delayed the project. You've every right to be angry, Mr. Damaris. I promise that I won't disappear again after the project starts. You'll be able to find me whenever you

during the past week doesn't matter. What matters is that I can win her over as long

went with Lucian or what she did during the past week doesn't matter. What matters is that I can

with a softened tone, “Don't you think you should make up for all my wasted trips here, Ms.

in her mind and grinned. “Of course! Tell me when you're free, and I'll treat you to

our meal as well.

lighten your mood, I'm willing to spend

about the project's progress. The research development was delayed

“I'm sorry.”

pleased as long as

a few more

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