The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1540 Loyal

Since he would be joining her in meeting Jack tomorrow, Lucian didn't bother asking her too much about it. The two then went to bed in each other's arms.

Roxanne felt it was a little inappropriate at first, but felt it was nothing compared to what they did yesterday night. With that in mind, she lay obediently in his arms and fell asleep shortly after.

The two of them got up early the next morning, and Lucian drove her to the research institute.

While waiting for Jack to show up, they went through the terms of the contract together.

With Lucian's guidance, Roxanne was able to be more confident about the details of the contract.

Jack arrived at Roxanne's office at around nine in the morning.

sitting on a single-cushion couch while Lucian sat on a longer one next to hers. Lucian was in a relaxed posture and seemed to

of them were sitting on separate

with a smile when she noticed

Lucian around, she was able to relax and interact with Jack more

to regain his composure, Jack flashed her a smile

Farwell. I didn't know you would be here too. Ms. Jarvis and I have some business to discuss, though. If possible, could

ask Lucian to leave, but Lucian cut him off with a warning gaze before he

anything between you and

tensed up instantly. "It's about a partnership

me to leave. Farwell Group is not involved in the medical field, so knowing the details of your partnership won't result in any conflicts of interest. Besides, you should have faith in Roxanne's integrity," Lucian replied

he realized Lucian wasn't going to leave. "Will you be contributing

eyebrow in response before shifting his gaze toward

helpless sigh when she noticed the rising tension between Lucian and Jack, but she was not about to

not that knowledgeable when it comes to business, so