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."

sense that the surrounding temperature was gradually dropping. Her heart inexorably sank as

many doctors far more outstanding than me. Considering Farwell Group's financial capabilities, you

technical advisor back

wouldn't have anything to do with Damaris Group's project anymore

no need for her to get involved

that she chose Jack when given a choice between him and

enveloped him, and a storm brewed in his

brows furrowed. "There are some things Farwell Group

fallen than the man suddenly drew closer to

flash, they were practically standing toe

took a

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

she turned back again, Lucian had already stepped forward, bringing them

went wide in panic, and she lifted her hands to push him away. "What are you doing? Let go

Lucian effortlessly caught her outstretched

her

at her with a smoldering look in his eyes. "I gave

after saying that, he leaned