The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 639

"Mr. Damaris, what do you want to say to me?" Roxanne asked after taking a seat beside him.

She genuinely did not want to cause a scene, and Jessica, who was beside her, was staring at her. If Jack could not come out with any topic, Roxanne was certain that Jessica's stare would burn a hole in her. Jack knew well what kind of situation she was in, so he said casually, "I'll be relying on both you and Mr. Morrison for this collaboration, so let me express my thanks

first."

With that, he raised his glass and downed it.

Roxanne lifted her glass politely and took a few sips as well.

"Jessica, where did that woman come from? Why does it seem that Mr. Damaris thinks of her as someone important?" "She's not in some kind of relationship with Mr. Damaris, right? She looks like someone who knows how to seduce men!" The friends Jessica had brought along with

grumbled about Roxanne and whispered their speculations to Jessica when they saw the way Jack treated Roxanne. Jessica

person for this collaboration, Dr. Jarvis," Jessica said through gritted teeth and raised her glass. "I'll have to

her head to down the drink, but Jack stopped her with a

for this. Dr. Jarvis and I know each other, so I can thank her myself," uttered Jack as he stared at Jessica

but their families were on good terms, so he had never voiced anything

the room

could barely keep the smile on her face upon hearing Jack's words,

was trying to

was nothing but

Jessica's hand, which had been holding onto

An awkward silence ensued.

caught between the two, and she could feel her

embarrassed look. She said, "At the end of the day, we'll all have to put in much effort for this collaboration since it's our work, so let's toast to that."

a sip before putting her glass back

and I will take our leave first." The pale-faced Jessica stood up. She then lowered her head to look at