Mission To Remarry

Jonathan didn't know what to say in response to Lucian's remark. All he could do was comfort the latter awkwardly.

“This isn't on you. The fault lies with Jack. No matter what you did or didn't do, he would've still looked for an opportunity to make a move against Roxanne.”

After he had said that, something occurred to him, and he continued, “He must have an ulterior motive in doing this. I wonder what it is.”

Lucian hadn't planned on keeping it from Jonathan's knowledge. Hence, he told the latter briefly about the negotiation between him and Jack when they met just now.

“Has he lost his mind?”

After Jonathan heard about Jack's terms, incredulity showed on his face.

Never mind that he wants ten of Farwell Group's most profitable subsidiaries since Lucian can swiftly make up for them with his capabilities, but what right do they have to make decisions on Roxanne's behalf about her research institute's collaboration when she's still in a coma? Worse still, he even wants Lucian to marry another woman! What exactly is his motive here?

Meanwhile, repulsion brimmed in Lucian's eyes. “I have no problems with all the other terms other than the final one. I'd never agree to it.”

go again. Even in death, she has to die with

the man, but he had no idea what

friend. As such, he merely shuddered but composed himself

too far, his greed knowing no bounds. Sooner or later, he'll reap the consequences of his actions.”

two of them solemnly discussed the plan three days later if they still couldn't find

that moment in time, Frieda was in the kitchen.

she came downstairs to get herself a glass of water.

of the foolish things she did in the past, she hadn't the nerve to face the man. Thus, she wanted to wait until he had

she expect her brother to come downstairs and for the two men to begin

conversation, she didn't dare make a single peep. In fact, she desperately suppressed her breathing, afraid that they would

and Lucian's exchange in the living room,

she harbored no fondness toward Roxanne and was very much opposed to her getting together with

her, and even all the acclaimed doctors

that she didn't stupidly offend Jack back when she joined hands with

never expected him to be such