The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 999 The Mastermind

There was a slight change of expression on Colby's face when he heard that. Instantly, his eyes were fixated on Roxanne. She wants to treat Jack to a meal? Since when? How come I know nothing about it? Did they contact each other privately?

Intrigued, he blurted, "Really? When was that?" Roxanne replied, "I made that suggestion when Mr. Damaris and I were talking about the medicinal herbs last night.' Turning to Jack, she added, "Mr. Damaris has helped our institute fix a huge mess. This meal is nothing significant compared to the favor received."

In other words, she made it clear that the meal was not meant to pay Jack back for his generosity. Jack did not seem bothered by her words.

He glanced at Colby and teased Roxanne, "How then does Ms. Jarvis plan to return me the favor?" Jack's gaze, coupled with his question, made Colby's heart sink.

impatiently waiting for her response. Putting on a serious expression,

to continue. "I'll use them to achieve our desired

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of relief. Jack smiled placidly. "I believe in you, Ms. Jarvis." Subsequently, the trio checked the herbs sent. When it was nearly noon, Roxanne

Galloway." She turned to Colby. Taken aback, the latter subconsciously looked

hard throughout this

in a nearby restaurant.

not reject the idea and placed orders for all of them before handing the menu

along?" Jack brought up the matter like a bolt from

noticed Colby's body stiffen briefly

brows, Roxanne said, "We only know that an internal staff was bribed to do that, but nobody knows