Chapter 219 

A faint scowl appeared on Lucian‘s face. Just when he wanted to speak, the sound of a ringtone interrupted the awkward atmosphere between them. 

Roxanne averted her gaze apathetically and took out her phone from her bag. When she glanced at the caller ID, she saw that it was Larry calling. 

At that, she secretly sighed with relief. Larrys phone call came to my rescue

After nodding toward Lucian, Roxanne picked up the phone and walked to her car. 

This time, Lucian did not try to stop her. 

Walking past Lucian, Roxanne could feel herself easing up. 

Meanwhile, Lucian recalled the caller ID on Roxanne‘s phone while staring at her retreating figure. If I remember correctly, that man even had a meal privately with Roxanne. They seemed to have had a good time, too. Hmm, I didn’t expect them to be so close

At that realization, Lucian‘s expression abruptly darkened. 

something the matter?”

exchanged pleasantries until she got into the car. Then, she took the initiative to ask about Larry‘s reason

the line, Larry replied with a chortle, “Why are you acting so distant toward me? Can‘t I

up quite a bit. Smilingly, she answered, “Of course, you can. However, I‘m sure most people wouldn‘t call this early

did not know about her schedule. After all, Roxanne would usually be sending the kids off to kindergarten or on the way to work at that hour. Thus,

stopped the small talk and changed the topic. “I called to arrange a time to

 

“I’m fine to meet up during

Larry promptly agreed. 

about what Larry had said during the call. I wonder what he wants to give me. He‘s acting so secretive

was afternoon when Roxanne wrapped up her work and walked out of the research facility. When she saw the GPS location sent by Larry, she saw he had picked a Chanaean restaurant near her research

her things,

arrived, Larry was already there

seat opposite of him. “My apologies. You must have been

to it. Anyway, you must be famished from working the entire morning, so I‘ve already ordered

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