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?”

amiss about her tone. “I'll go and

she heard he was coming. A hint of anticipation crept into her heart as a genuine smile spread

Roxanne was worried he might discover

a little discouraged after failing to establish contact with any satisfactory medicinal herb supplier after

her office. “Dr. Jarvis, aren't you leaving yet? Is the matter regarding the supply of medicinal herbs very challenging to deal with?

and tense as before after she talked

listening to

not necessary. You won't be able to provide me with much assistance since you just returned from overseas and lack connections. I'll have to trouble

got off work first while Roxanne stayed

up and left when Lucian called and informed her that

against the car and looking down at his phone, seemingly focused on his work.

his phone. She hastily approached him, making minimal noise in

Lucian exposed her mischief and caught her red-handed.

lips, and chirped, “I saw

Roxonne nodded.

and gentlemanly helped