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 already felt threatened by Roxanne, so when

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

lifted her head to down the drink,

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

claim that he did not know what was in Jessica's mind, but their families were on good terms, so he

the room at

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

them could hear what Jack was trying to imply that Roxanne was closer

in contrast, was nothing but a

been holding onto the glass of

An awkward silence ensued.

the two, and she could feel her head

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." Hearing that,

take a sip before putting her glass back in its

and I will take our leave first." The pale-faced Jessica stood up. She then