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.

in charge of the research institute was nowhere to be found. What do

while and inadvertently delayed

what she did during the past week doesn't matter.

with Lucian or what she did during the past week doesn't matter. What matters is that I can win her over as long as

his train of thought ended there, Jack complained with a softened tone, “Don't you think you should make up for all my wasted trips here, Ms. Jarvis? An apology

change in his tone, Roxanne sighed in relief in her mind and grinned. “Of course! Tell me when you're free, and I'll treat you to

our meal as well.

long as I can lighten your mood, I'm willing to spend as much money

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

“I'm sorry.”

do to regain lost time. I'll be pleased as long as

a few more words, they ended

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