The Abandoned Wife

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While the reporters' photos depicted a woman standing at the helicopter door, Jack knew Lucian was behind it.

He thought the matter had ended when the celebrity scandals dominated the public consciousness that afternoon. Thus, the next day, he planned to meet up with Roxanne by using the project as an excuse. To his surprise, her assistant told him she wasn't in the research institute.

In fact, he received the same answer over the next few days.

By then, no matter how stupid Jack was, he could still realize what was happening.

had left with Lucian, so he wondered how long it would take them

a whole week,

was about to begin, the person in charge of the research institute was nowhere to be found. What

Roxanne felt guilty and apologized further. "I'm really sorry. Due to a personal issue, I had to lie low for a while and inadvertently delayed the project. You've every right to be angry, Mr.

or what she did during the past week doesn't matter. What matters is that I can win her over as long as she remains within my reach! When his train of thought ended there, Jack complained with a softened tone, "Don't you think you should make up for all my wasted trips here,

the change in his tone, Roxanne sighed in relief in her mind and grinned. "Of course! Tell me when you're

of our meal as well. You'll be spending quite a bit of

I can lighten your mood, I'm willing to spend as much money as

to speak about the project's progress. The research development was delayed because of your absence,

"I'm sorry."

it. There's nothing we can do to regain lost time. I'll be pleased as long as our collaboration is successful. I still