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?”

something amiss about her tone. “I'll go and pick you up, then. Let's fetch the kids from school

was coming. A hint of anticipation crept into her heart as a genuine

discover her downheartedness when they

establish contact with any satisfactory medicinal herb supplier after making calls for the entire afternoon.

supply of medicinal herbs very challenging to deal with?

as pale and tense as before after she talked to Lucian on

after listening to Linda's kind words.

me with much assistance since you just returned from overseas and lack

agreement before bidding Roxanne farewell. Then, she got off work

and left when Lucian called and informed her that he had arrived at the research institute's

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

of him concentrating on his phone. She hastily approached him,

her mischief and caught her red-handed.

lips, and chirped, “I saw you the moment you walked through the doorway.”

Roxonne nodded.

his phone and gentlemanly helped her