Chapter 395 

Jonathan expended a great deal of effort before he managed to smooth things over. He then kept on engaging Roxanne in conversation about the present pharmaceutical industry in Horington. 

Roxanne patiently chatted with him. 

Meanwhile, Lucian didn‘t utter a single word further, merely downing his wine silently, 

When Jonathan glimpsed more than half the bottle of wine gone, he hastily concluded the meal. “It‘s late now, so let‘s call it a day. I‘ll urge the medicinal herb suppliers to finalize the time as soon as possible.” 

 

Roxanne didn‘t want to stay any longer, so she agreed unequivocally. 

The three of them went downstairs side by side. Roxanne was going to foot the bill, but Jonathan stopped her from doing so. 

“I was merely joking back then. How could I possibly have you treat me to a meal? If my grandfather were to learn about it, he‘d skin me alive!” 

While saying that, he quickly went over to settle the bill. Subsequently, he quirked a brow smugly after walking back to Lucian. 

frowned without saying

brought Alfred up, and the pittance was indeed a drop in the bucket to him, Roxanne didn‘t insist.

time they left the restaurant, it was already close to nine

table and was slightly buzzed. As the night breeze blew past,

home, Dr. Jarvis? Would you like to hitch a ride with me?”

there. But since she had imbibed, she naturally

Queen. But it‘s okay since my place is

she had said that, she headed toward the side of the

look at the man beside

marring his countenance, Lucian stared at her fragile back in the night with a dark

take eons for you to get a taxi. I‘ll give you a ride. Anyway, we‘ll be traveling by car, not

rather inappropriate for me to turn down such a trivial

Jonathan added, “Don‘t stand on ceremony with me. My grandfather specifically urged me to take good care of you when he knew that I‘d be having

man. She flashed him a polite smile. “My apologies for

be troublesome if

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