Mission To Remarry

Roxanne couldn't help but feel a little discouraged after failing to establish contact with any satisfactory medicinal herb supplier after making calls for the entire afternoon.

She had contacted almost all of the medicinal herb suppliers that had previously collaborated with the research institute.

If I can't find an up-to-par partner, my only choice will be to put more effort into sealing the deal with Jack. In that case, the research institute will be in a disadvantageous position.

Roxanne couldn't figure out any solution even as evening arrived. At that moment, Lucian called.

She recomposed herself before answering the phone.

“Are you getting off work now?” His voice was filled with concern.

Hearing his voice, Roxanne felt unbidden grievances surge within her. Still, she forced a chuckle as she didn't want to let her emotions show.

“Not yet, but there's nothing much to do today, so I can get off work anytime. What's the matter?”

as he sensed something amiss about her tone. “I'll go and pick you up, then.

into her heart as a genuine smile

Roxanne was worried he might discover her downheartedness when they met later, so she

help but feel a little discouraged after failing to establish contact with

leaving yet? Is the matter regarding the supply of medicinal herbs very challenging to deal with? Can I help

face wasn't as pale and tense as before after she talked to Lucian on the phone.

touched after listening

much assistance since you just returned from overseas and lack connections. I'll have to trouble you to

Then, she got off

her that he had arrived

exited the building, she saw Lucian leaning against the car and looking down at his phone, seemingly focused on his work.

him concentrating on his phone. She hastily approached him, making minimal noise in the process as she planned to scare him.

Lucian exposed her mischief and caught her

pinched her chin, planted a kiss on her lips, and chirped, “I

Roxonne nodded.

gentlemanly helped her open the