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."

out of the

narrowed his eyes as he watched her disappear from sight. He then grabbed a handful of coffee beans and stuffed them

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

look on his face as he stared

who had yet to leave, as she walked

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

with a worried frown on her face, Roxanne noticed a Bentley

rolled down as she shifted her gaze toward it, and Lucian's face came into view

are you

Roxanne quickly made

of the car and opened the door for her 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 most matter-of-fact tone possible. Had this conversation taken place in the past, Roxanne would've told Lucian