The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 898 Force Herself To Calm Down

"As long as I find a method effective, it isn't considered despicable," Lucian riposted coldly after a while, putting away the scrutiny in his eyes.

Her eyes flickering, Roxanne nodded self-deprecatingly. "Oh well, I'm not far-sighted enough." Lucian stared at her thoughtfully.

Out of the blue, he offered in a much gentler tone than earlier, "If it's to your liking, I can retain you as the technical advisor of Herbscape Group."

Upon hearing that, Roxanne snapped her head around with a frown, meeting his gaze in puzzlement.

He was absolutely livid just now, but he's now extending me an olive branch in the blink of an eye. Is this considered... a chance for me to salvage things?

At that thought, mirth bubbled within her.

Meanwhile, Lucian's hand tightened around her wrist when he received no answer from her even after a long time had passed.

"Farwell Group can likewise give you the same resources as Damaris Group."

the surrounding temperature was gradually dropping. Her heart

few seconds, she declined in feigned calmness, "No, thank you. There are many doctors far more outstanding than me. Considering Farwell Group's financial capabilities, you

be Herbscape Group's technical advisor back then because of their

Herbscape Group wouldn't have anything to do with Damaris Group's project anymore if it ended up

no need for her to

he felt that she chose Jack when given

and a storm brewed in his eyes. "What if

that, Roxanne's brows furrowed. "There are some things Farwell Group can't give me. Don't coerce

fallen than the

flash, they were practically standing

took a step

already retreated to the edge of the door by an inch. That single step

turned back again, Lucian had already stepped forward, bringing them so close that they

to push him away. "What are you

Lucian effortlessly caught her

trice, he had restrained both her hands and pinned them above

smoldering look in his eyes. "I

that, he leaned toward