Since Colby had been arrested, the research institute would end up without a leader at the helm if Roxanne were to leave.

Thus, she could only stay for the time being and seek out another trustworthy researcher. She told him about the subsequent project arrangements and had him take Colby’s place temporarily.

Worried, Lucian kept watch beside her.

By the time Roxanne was done giving her instructions, it was already evening, time for everyone to get off work.

Getting to her feet, she left with Lucian.

No sooner had they reached the entrance of the research institute than a Rolls-Royce suddenly screeched to a stop before them with great fanfare.

Roxanne found the car in front of her a tad familiar, but she couldn’t remember whose vehicle it was at that very moment.

Before she could figure out the answer, the driver’s door had already swung open. Jack alighted from the car with a concerned expression on his face.

“Mr. Damaris?”

a myriad of emotions brewed within

to Colby’s detention, she had little trust in Jack.

then, she

her, Lucian expressionlessly inclined his head at

the man amicably. “Thank you for intervening in

his expression

puzzlement inundated Roxanne. “You already know

wind of it so fast? It’s only been

Jack chortled. “Don’t forget that your research institute is pretty well-known in Horington. Furthermore, it has a

a meaningful look on Lucian before adding, “Of course, someone in particular also played a

man beside

yet I have no inkling

I’m really curious about one thing. How did you manage to

day Roxanne was poisoned, he had harbored suspicions

wanted to seek Roxanne out for help, but Lucian

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