Chapter 724 Please Do Not Take Offence

Subsequently, she got to her feet and regained her composure before heading to the restaurant next door.
“I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.”
Upon entering the restaurant, Jessica gave her two guests an apologetic look.

Her arrival brought a sense of relief to Roxanne and Jack who responded with a faint smile. “It’s all right. Please take a seat.”

Nodding in acknowledgment, Jessica sat down beside them. However, at the sight of the untouched food on the table, she looked at them in surprise. “Didn’t I ask you to start first? Why did you wait for me? I’m really sorry that the food is now cold.”

Since Roxanne didn’t know Jessica that well, she simply broke into a cordial smile.

As for Jack, he gave her a perfunctory reply. “Since you’re the host, it’s right that we wait for you.”

He had barely spoken when silence descended upon the table.

At a loss as to what to do, Roxanne gave Jack an awkward look, for she intended to leave early if possible.

When Jessica wasn’t around, she and Jack could still talk about the partnership.

the former had arrived, they would have to

Thus, Roxanne had no desire to continue wasting time there.

eyes met hers, he easily guessed what was on her mind. Taking the initiative to break the silence,

raised her glass at Roxanne. “I had too much to drink the other night, Ms. Jarvis. Therefore, I hope that you’ll excuse my behavior. This toast is a symbol of

glass of wine in a single gulp. After that, she showed her empty glass to them and even paused

conflicted look in Roxanne’s eyes, as it was evident that Jessica was pressuring her

only drink when

was supposed to apologize instead of putting her

are you unwilling to forgive me?” With a slight knit of her brows, Jessica was filled with remorse. “I understand why you wouldn’t want to do so, considering how outrageous my behavior was. For throwing a tantrum at you in front of so many,

turned to look at Jack. “I don’t deny having feelings for Jack, but who he fancies is none of my business. Also, I shouldn’t have forced my feelings upon him and put both of you in a difficult spot.

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