Mission To Remarry

Chapter 699 Your Company Is More Than Enough

Jack excused himself to answer a phone call in the middle of the meal. He returned with an apologetic look. “I’m sorry, my grandpa summoned me back but didn’t explain why.”

Roxanne smiled considerately. “You should hurry up and return since Old Mr. Damaris is looking for you. I’ll go home by myself.” He apologized again before rising to leave.

She finished her meal alone before glancing at the time. It was already one in the afternoon. She got a little worried thinking about the kids at home and got up to pay the bill.

“The gentleman who left has already paid the bill,” the staff said, smiling. Roxanne was surprised to hear that. Didn’t we agree that I will treat him to this meal as a thank-you gesture? Yet he settled the bill…

“Oh, this is a gift from that gentleman.” The staff handed her a bouquet, a look of envy plain on her face. “You’re so lucky.” Roxanne was caught off guard when her relationship with Jack was once again misconstrued.

when she was about to explain herself. Although Jack’s

up the situation by over-explaining. At that thought, she smiled ruefully and accepted the bouquet without saying anything before turning

a cab after waiting at an intersection for a while. She hugged the bouquet to herself and slid into the car,

as she was about to reply to his text and ask about the bouquet, another message came:

frowned as she flicked her gaze to the flowers, her fingers flying across the screen: I received it, but I’m not sure why you gave

as anything other than a coworker, but with the flowers and what he

and arched his brow, pursing his lips as he replied: Shouldn’t I have given you flowers to express my gratitude after you treated me

was bewildered by the text. She replied:

his reasoning was so absurd that she began to suspect that

he typed: A Damaris would never let a woman pay the bill. Your company at lunch was more

Roxanne’s expression hardened.