The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1537 We Did Not Make Any Progress

A cold look flashed past Jack's eyes when he heard her reject him firmly, but he was quick to suppress it.

"I'm serious about this, Roxanne. We need to date each other if we want to truly maximize our potential. Don't you want to develop your career in the medical field?" Jack pleaded earnestly with an expectant look in his eyes.

However, his ambitious confession only scared Roxanne even more. "I do want to develop my career, but not like this! You've had too much to drink, Mr. Damaris. Let's end this conversation here."

Roxanne was about to get up and leave when Jack let out a wry chuckle. "I knew it... I knew you would reject me, Roxanne. I just didn't think you'd do so without at least giving me a chance. Is being with me really that bad? I don't even know how Lucian is better than me."

Roxanne closed her eyes and calmed herself down before replying coldly, "This has nothing to do with Lucian. I simply don't have feelings for you. Still, I would like to thank you for not resorting to nasty methods like Colby did."

then walked right out of the

a handful of coffee beans and stuffed them into his mouth. The look

would be all I needed to do to make Roxanne a part of my family, but it seems I was wrong. Roxanne won't comply unless I use force. I can't believe she actually thanked me for not using nasty methods like Colby! I gave you a chance to make a choice, Roxanne, so don't blame me for what

his face as he stared at the steaming pot

waved goodbye at the staff, who had yet to leave, as she walked out of the

saying all of those things to him! Our partnership is still ongoing, so I can't turn my back on him

making her way downstairs with a worried frown on her face, Roxanne noticed a Bentley

down as she shifted her gaze toward it, and Lucian's

are you doing

quickly

like a chivalrous gentleman. "I knew you came here to see Jack, so I have to make a move as well," he replied in the