Mission To Remarry

Seconds later, Jack's gaze darkened as he turned to his assistant. “Call Lucian and arrange a meeting with him tonight!”

Kevin nodded without hesitation, grateful that he could finally leave the scary atmosphere in the office to make the call.

However, just as Kevin was about to take his leave, Jack's voice boomed out. “Stop right there! You can make the call here!”

I want to hear Lucian giving in to my demands!

With his head still hung low, Kevin shuddered and hastily fished out his phone to call Lucian.

Fortunately, the call got through after just a few rings.

“Hello, Mr. Farwell. I'm Mr. Damaris' assistant,” Kevin greeted.

On the other end, an inscrutable Lucian stopped the car by the road and held the phone to his ear. “Has Jack Damaris made a decision?”

speaker so Jack could hear the conversation clearly in

he heard Lucian addressing him by his full name.

and knew he'd have to proceed with caution. “Mr. Damaris would like to meet up with you tonight. I'll text you the time and location in a

replied without hesitation.

thought Jack would try to stall this as much as possible, but now that he wishes to hold the discussion, I'm more than

instruction and quickly booked a hotel's private dining room for the meeting. With that, he texted the details to Lucian as promised.

of replying to the text, Lucian started his

the two men appeared at the hotel entrance almost simultaneously.

are punctual, Mr. Farwell!” Jack said smilingly and almost with a hint of flattery.

maintained his icy-cold expression and strode into the

the man's retreating figure, but within seconds, a

won't be this smug much longer, Lucian Farwell!” Jack muttered to himself

the time he walked up the stairs, Lucian had already made himself comfortable

opposite him and instructed Kevin to have the hotel staff serve the food.

dinner with you,” Lucian said impassively. “Go on and tell me what you