Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 1771 Not As Simple As She Looks

As per Roxanne’s request, Lucian asked Elektra out for lunch at a high-end

restaurant.

When they both arrived, Elektra happened to reach at the same time.

Roxanne did not doll up much, merely having applied some skincare products.

Contrarily, Elektra wore exquisite makeup, giving off an elegant and classy feeling.

However, Elektra could tell at a glance that Roxanne was a natural beauty who was

stunningly gorgeous even without makeup.

Back when she saw the latter at the hospital, Roxanne appeared haggard. As such,

she did not expect such a vast difference after the woman had recovered.

Unbidden, a sliver of envy crept into her since there were some flaws on her face that

could only be concealed with makeup.

“Hello, Ms. Lane. We meet again!” Roxanne greeted without waiting for Lucian to

speak first, confident and amicable.

“Hello. You’re really beautiful, Ms. Jarvis! No wonder Lucian couldn’t forget you all

these years.” Elektra could not help expressing a touch of jealousy.

was stunned for a moment before he hastily quipped, “Indeed, Roxanne

pretty. But I’m not such a superficial

had Roxanne glancing at him with a smirk on

Similarly, Elektra hurriedly smoothed things over, seconding,

her capabilities are also astounding. She isn’t

doctor. On top of that, she’s a leading character

technology. There are few women like her in this

Roxanne promptly shook

Lane. My achievements aren’t that impressive. Conversely, you’ve

of my illness. Your family will

under tremendous pressure.

thanking Elektra, but its meaning became

reached the latter’s

a suspicious nature, she instinctively stole a

feeling like Roxanne was testing

Hence, she quickly countered, “No, don’t

certificate was fake and was destroyed long ago. Don’t take

to heart, Ms.

restaurant first. This isn’t a suitable

of them went into the

immediately slid the menu over to

my treat as my way of thanking

stand on ceremony with me and just order whatever you like. Lucian

picky.”

nothing special about those words, yet they grated on Elektra’s

was as though Roxanne was staking her claim

Taking the menu with a smile, she did not decline but ordered