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

about Roxanne and whispered their speculations to Jessica when they saw the way Jack treated Roxanne. Jessica already felt threatened by Roxanne, so when she heard her friends' flame fanning comments,

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

drink, but

Dr. Jarvis and I know each other, so I can thank her myself," uttered Jack as he

were on good terms, so he had never voiced anything out loud as he maintained a good relationship

the room at

her face upon hearing Jack's words, and

them could hear what Jack was trying to imply

was nothing but

Jessica's hand, which had been holding onto the glass of wine, froze midair when she heard Jack's

An awkward silence ensued.

two, and she could

Roxanne could not bear to watch Jessica's 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

the chance to take a sip before putting her glass back in

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