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.
He knew Roxanne had left with Lucian, so he wondered how long it would take them to return. To his surprise, it was a whole week, and that enraged him.
Jack was still upset as he spoke. “Even though the development of our project was about to begin, the person in charge of the research institute was nowhere to be found. What do you think I should say about that, Ms. Jarvis?”
When he brought up the project, 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. Damaris. I promise that I won’t disappear again after the project starts. You’ll be able to find me whenever you want!”
Her answer satisfied him. Knowing where she went with Lucian 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, Ms. Jarvis? An apology isn’t enough!”
Upon detecting the change in his tone, Roxanne sighed in relief in her mind and grinned. “Of course! Tell me when you’re free, and I’ll treat you to a meal.” “Sure, but I’ll decide the location of our meal as well. You’ll be spending quite a bit of money, Ms. Jarvis.”
“As long as I can lighten your mood, I’m willing to spend as much money as necessary.” “We’ll also use the opportunity to speak about the project’s progress. The research development was delayed because of your absence, after all.”
“I’m sorry.”
“Forget about it. There’s nothing we can do to regain lost time. I’ll be pleased as long as our collaboration is successful. I still believe in your research institute’s capabilities.”
After exchanging a few more words, they ended the call. Roxanne turned to Linda and blurted, “You’re right. Mr. Damaris was a little angry at me. Were any other projects in the research institute delayed?”
Shaking her head, Linda answered, “Everything was fine.” Then she stared at Roxanne carefully. “Dr. Jarvis, about the news regarding Mr. Damaris from a few days ago, 1-”
Roxanne had already guessed what Linda was. going to say and explained, “Don’t believe what you see on the internet. Damaris Group is an important partner of ours. Just treat him as you used to.”
Upon receiving a clear answer, Linda nodded. After a while, Jack texted Roxanne the location and time of their meal. She read the text, spared a few more words to Linda, and left the research institute.
The location Jack picked for his meal date with Roxanne was a café with a quaint flair. In fact, it had a vibe similar to the Damaris residence. When she arrived, Jack was already waiting for her inside. Upon noticing her, he stood and gestured at her. She quickened her pace and sat opposite from him.
Having learned their lesson from the last time, they sat at a table in the corner this time. A sandalwood incense was burning nearby them. Roxanne felt strangely comfortable when she took in the scent of the incense, possibly because she was used to the smell of traditional medicine.
Hence, she didn’t give it too much thought because she assumed it was the café’s specialty. “I’m sorry for being late again,” apologized Roxanne with embarrassment after taking her seat. We’re meeting up this time because ! wanted to make up for the fact that my disappearance last week caused a delay in the project’s progress. Yet, I’m late again. I feel so rude.
Jack smiled nonchalantly and poured her a cup of coffee. “It’s fine. This café is quite far from the research institute, and I just happened to be near this area.”
As he spoke, he casually fiddled with the incense burner. Seeing that he didn’t seem to mind her tardiness, Roxanne let out a sigh of relief. “I should be the one apologizing to you,” Jack abruptly said.
That puzzled her. Why is he apologizing to me? “In the end, I was the reason the public focused on you.” Gazing at her apologetically, he continued, “If I hadn’t changed the time to nighttime, those reporters wouldn’t have taken those pictures and said those things on the internet.”
When he brought that up, Roxanne felt conflicted. I suppose he is right. As though Jack had read her mind, he explained sincerely, “I really did have something I needed to attend to during noon that day. One of Damaris Group’s companies that sells medicinal herbs had a bit of a problem that required my assistance.”
Of course, she had no intention of blaming him. She merely thought what happened that night was too coincidental. Thus, she replied, “I know you didn’t change the time without reason. Neither of us would’ve expected reporters to be following us. Besides, the incident’s over.”
Out of nowhere, Jack sighed a little. “So, you’ve gotten back together with Mr. Farwell.” That dumbfounded Roxanne for a few seconds. What am I supposed to say to that? My relationship with Lucian can’t be easily explained.
The look in his eyes darkened when she didn’t immediately respond. However, when her line of sight landed on his countenance again, he acted normal and questioned icily, “I’m assuming you spent your time away with him?”
Instead of denying it, Roxanne answered, “We needed to lie low because the media had their sights on us.”
Jack was displeased that she didn’t reveal where she went or what she did with Lucian. However, he didn’t want to keep himself in a bad mood, so he changed the topic. “In the period you were away, I did some research related to the development of the new medicine. I feel like perhaps we can change the trajectory of the project. The market’s been lacking in anti-cancer medicine, especially ones centered on traditional medicine.”
In response, Roxanne pondered the issue with a grim expression. “I noticed that previously. However, it’ll be difficult to pull off because the public prefers to rely on western medicine to combat cancer.”
He proceeded to brief her about the result of his research and concluded, “Perhaps we can be the first to achieve that feat.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
72 responses to “Chapter 716 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)”
More chapters pls
Lucian n Roxanne have tough time with these love rivals, thanks for the update
more chapters please
Please when will next chapter be available I can’t any longer to see when and Lucian found out about his children and for to let go for once
More chapters please
Looking forward to reading more chapters.
Thanx for the updates again..
Hope that old mrs farwell will realize her bad actions..
And no one will help aubree to do badthings..
Thanks for the update
Hmmmm I’m wondering what Aubree ordered the new teacher to do, I’m suspecting evil
Also I don’t know why Roxanne hasn’t noticed Jack’s schemes
I hope Lucian will realize that Archie and Benny are his biological kids
Roxanne is too innocent, isn’t she? Can’t she smell Jack’s intention toward her?
I think Aubree is ordering the teacher to collect DNA samples from the boys to determine paternity.
Need more chapters please. Or where can I purchase the book in its entirety.
Keep uploading more chapter please
Happy to continue reading this wonderful novel
Looking forward for more chapters
Здравствуйте. Хочется больше глав. Роксана и Люсиан уехали на неделю, а подробностей нет. Как то хотелось бы подробнее об их отношениях.
Too short. What happened to 20 chapters? Quite interesting though I have a bad feeling about this Jack
More chapters please
It looks like this story does not have any end. Atleast reveal the boys identity to Lucian.
Thank you for the chapters, its well received. I am very frustrated with Roxanne at this point. She is being too selfish,she knows about Essie being her daughter but yet Lucian shouldn’t know about his sons. She is so clueless that Colby almost caused her death and now Jack has her like a puppet. I wonder what Jack put in the incense to make her fall asleep and have his way with her. I can’t stand him,he belongs with that evil monster Aubree,who needs to be in a mental hospital or in prison. Once again she is trying to hurt the kids, it’s time she is sent packing.
When will the next few episodes be released?
More chapters
Please post more chapters. Jack needs to give up. Lucian needs to know those are his children for real now.
Suspense suspense suspense! Can’t wait for more chapters
Am beginning to dislike Jack. Why can he get his own woman? Him and Aubree will make a perfect match
Что снова задумала Обои ?
Может хочет сделать тест ДНК?
Это было бы здорово.
А Джек самый мерзкий, сейчас этим благовоние одурманит Роксану и непонятно что произойдет.
Роксана такая наивная на его счёт…
Please update more please update more please thank you for this and I can not wait
Danke…..
Ah bitte mehr update.. Mehr liebe und endlich weniger Geheimnisse
Excited to know how Roxanne will disclose the identity of the boys to Lucian and how will Mrs Farwell will react on it! Keep more chapters coming please 🙏!
Interesting but why less chapters this time ?????? Please update soon
Moe chapters please
Not many chapters, please upload more soon
Upload more chapters please
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More chapters please.
Aubrey will never stop till she is in prison or dead. Sonya is conceited and needs an attitude adjustment. Jack give up all ready. Enjoying the book. More chapters soon. Thank you.
Thank you for the update. The chapters seem shorter. Also, Aubree is planning to harm the children again. I hope she will get caught before she hurt the children and it would be her last time. This theme is becoming more and more repetitive and boring. It is taking too long for Roxanne to tell her children and Lucian. Also her interaction with Lucian and improvement of their relationship was minimal. More exciting chapters Please.
It seems Jack is coming up new cancer research to make Roxanne busy and he can spend more time with her. I don’t like his attitude and he doesn’t seem to care or love Roxanne but to defeat Lucian. This family deserve happiness and the children need to spend more time with their parents since they were raised by one parent. Essie now has both of her parents but Archie and Benny need their father and they have been patient. But Roxanne is not making any sense to keep it from them. She has nothing to worry about since Lucian publicly claimed that he is their father without knowing the truth.
More chapters please
Suspense is too long. Upload more chapters and quicker
Too short. Roxanne needs to be careful with Jack.
Get him out of the way.
Upload very soon
Thanks for updating but I would like to say too much twist and turn may caused boring for the readers. more chapters pliz.
Roxanne needs to stop being nieve, please release the entire book
More chapters please..the story is getting more intense🙂 thank you writer/autor
So frustrating.. Roxanne didn’t have the courage to tell everything to Lucian about the true identity of the twins..
Pls more chapters.. at least 30 chapters pls. Thanks 🙏
I am not excited with the
“weirdo’s” stories.
Thank you😇
Roxanne should have been very careful about going out with Jack. All the same Lucian will come to her rescue. Waiting for the remaining part of the story soon.
Please upload more chapters
I wonder what Jack put in the incense burner for Roxanne, and what Aubree give that fake teacher Ophelia Smith to hurt the children. What ever Aubree is planning I hope she will be gone for good this time because she will not stop. Roxanne is foolish not to realize Jack schemes. I hope Lucian put him out of business.
Just wonder what Aubree is now up to with the new teacher at the kindergarten. Can’t someone put her in her rightful place?
Jack is up to his old selfish self again. Roxanne has no feeling for him. Can’t he see?
Roxanne needs to make her relationship with Jack purely office oriented. Jack is to much now.
Thank God the twins kept in touch with Lucian. He was able to find out what was up with them having the media flooding their premises. Roxanne phone was off at this time.
Roxanne needs to be selfless and reveal the boys identity to Lucian.
Please upload more chapters. Suspense is overbearing
I hope in the next few chapters something will be revealed, cos it’s dragging and boring to get to the truth, thanks for chapters anyway
Please lets have the whole book its getting too drawn out, boring its time Roxane woke up to what Jack is trying to do Please let Lucian know the twins true identity it really isn’t fair he loves those boys.
More chapters please.
I am still very curious on what happened when the children were born… how did Essie end up with her father? Who did this and why? Anyway, my heart goes to Archy and Benny who desperately want to call Lucian “father” and be called “son” by him… hope this will happen soon. And somebody put that monster of Aubree behind bars already. She has done enough…
Looking forward for next chapters. Thanks!
updates please
kindly upload more episodes asap we are anxiously waiting
Когда будут следующие главы 😊жду с нетерпением
Fantastic update. Keep it all coming. The kids already know Lucian is their father (they sneakily did dna tests in the beginning) but Roxanne doesn’t know that they know. Jack is pure evil, the kids hate him. As for Sonya, she will end up with egg on her face. Keep giving us more chapters
Update pls on the next chapters. Don’t make us wait because it’s becoming interesting already.
Amazing I can’t wait to read more
I personally almost lost interest after reading that after an obstacle ends another comes up, after 716 chapters! Dragging the story fearther will only make as readers give up!
It’s about time the book comes to an end, whetever end this may be! It has been a very interesting and suspenful story but as readers we need closure!
I strongly hope the next very few chapters give finally an end!
it seems that there will also be chapter 2000 😂😂😂
So interesting , but jack his intentions are not clare
Waiting for the remaining part of the story. Though Roxanne trust Jack and she refused to realize that he’s not a good person to trust. All together the story is full of suspense!
This story is dragging on too long. I am starting to lose interest. It is time to bring it to an end.
More chapters Ple
Why are there no more chapters?
The weekend is here .Can you upload please
it seems that this story has no end… I’m already bored to continue reading
it seems that there will also be chapter 2000 😂😂😂