Chapter 455

Seeing how Roxanne was still able to smile, Lucian’s already grim face turned even colder. He could no longer hold back his anger as he asked, “You seem to have a good relationship with Mr. Morrison, Dr. Jarvis”

Both Jonathan and Roxanne were shocked at his sudden query.

Jonathan was sharp enough to notice the friction in the air and quietly kept his mouth shut in order to make his presence as little as possible.

After moments of stunned silence, Roxanne calmly met Lucian’s gaze. “I’ve known Larry for a long time. He has taken great care of me, and I’m very thankful for that.”

 

Upon hearing her reply, Lucian pursed his lips. “Is that so? Is it even longer than the years that we’ve known each other?” His tone was laced with mockery.

Roxanne’s heart clenched at that. She subconsciously cast a look in Jonathan’s direction.

Lucian’s choice of words was more than enough to insinuate that there was something going on between them.

her, Jonathan’s expression did not change at all. It seemed like he did

relief and turned back to look at Lucian. “My friendship with Larry is incomparable with my

to avoid talking about what had happened between them, Lucian’s voice was filled with scorn as he replied, “You’re right. I’ve only met you a few times, Dr. Jarvis. How could I ever compare with the many years

was simply implying that Roxanne wanted Larry

anger in her tone was evident as she

onto his arm and interrupted with a cough, “I

 

react, Jonathan grabbed him by the arm and

follow

annoyance evident in his

thought that Lucian was going to

deliberately created the opportunity for them to mend their relationship, not for them to argue with

away, he silently

also scrambled to get up. “I apologize for his behavior, Dr. Jarvis. He doesn’t mean anything, so don’t dwell on it too much. We’ll head upstairs to check in on Grandpa. Please wait for a moment. He’ll be coming down soon.” He

up to ease the tension, Roxanne naturally would not say more about the situation. She suppressed the fury

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