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?”

her tone. “I'll go and pick you up, then. Let's

her heart as a genuine smile spread across her countenance. “Okay. I'll wait

was worried he might discover her downheartedness

after failing to establish contact with any satisfactory medicinal herb supplier

leaving yet? Is the matter regarding the supply of medicinal herbs very

as before after she talked to

was further touched after listening to Linda's kind

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

farewell. Then, she got

and informed her that he had arrived at the research institute's

exited the building, she saw Lucian leaning against the car and looking down at his phone,

hastily approached him, making minimal noise in the process as she planned to scare

Lucian exposed her mischief and

pinched her chin, planted a kiss on her lips, and chirped, “I saw you the moment you walked

Roxonne nodded.

his phone and gentlemanly helped her open the car