Lucian took a sip of the coffee as he remained expressionless, masking the displeasure he was feeling.

He wanted Roxanne to thank him or compensate him, not to sit in front of him without a word.

Although I used the business going under as an excuse, does she really think a cup of coffee is enough to compensate me?

Roxanne put down her cup and looked out the window. She had no intention of speaking at all.

First, she believed there was nothing else they had to say to each other. Second, she didn’t want to get too involved with him. The only reason she had treated him to the coffee was to call it even.

She was starting to feel uncomfortable from the alcohol earlier. From time to time, she would lower her head to sip on the coffee while secretly checking how

much Lucian had drunk. All she wanted was for him to finish the coffee so she could leave.

However, Lucian’s coffee stayed almost untouched even after some time.

Left with no choice, Roxanne looked at him and asked, “Mr. Farwell, why aren’t you drinking?”

lips enigmatically

his words. “How do you like your coffee, then?” she questioned as

her eyes and forced them open

just about to

saw her expression. “Are you

bit too much, but I’m all right. Just tell me how you want me

handle huge transactions, and I’m afraid you won’t be satisfied

pale face and mocking words,

that she was supposed to pay, but Lucian had swiped his card before she could

way she looked at Roxanne, it seemed as though she was questioning why they denied being a couple when

eyes with the waitress, she felt

drop you off there.” Lucian walked to her side with a grim face, but

reject him, he helped her

stood up, dizziness overcame her, causing her to miss the best opportunity to

Almost everyone in the café was looking at them, and they could clearly see how he had his arms wrapped

she didn’t want to make a scene.

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