“Mr. Queen, did… something happen?” Roxanne held her breath, worried that Jonathan was going to follow Queen Group‘s wishes.
Noticing her worries, Jonathan flashed her a reassuring smile. “Here‘s what happened. My grandpa chided me again after I went home yesterday. He told me that my compensation to you still isn‘t enough, so last night, I‘ve been thinking about what else I can do for you.”
Upon hearing him, Roxanne stiffened.
Nevertheless, Jonathan continued, “I‘m in the medical industry too, so I know how much herbs the research institute would use. Queen Group‘s supply will only be of help for a short period of time, and our group‘s supply alone would not be enough for your work.”
At that, Roxanne frowned and helplessly said, “You‘re right. I‘ve also been seeking collaboration with other herb suppliers these few days, but I‘ve been unable to find anyone for that. Mr. Queen, it seems like you have a plan?”
Jonathan bobbed his head. “I‘ll be honest with you. Although Queen Group isn‘t as powerful as Farwell Group in Horington, we‘re still quite influential in the medical industry. Many herb suppliers in Horington have received Queen Group‘s help when they were just starting out, so these companies would more or less consider a collaboration with your establishment as long as I raise the topic with them.”
Roxanne‘s heart skipped a beat at that, but she still hesitantly uttered, “Isn‘t this a little too risky for Queen Group? Queen Group has always been on good terms with Farwell Group, and I‘ve seen the good relationship your family has with the Farwells. If Mrs. Farwell finds out that you‘ve been doing this…”
Roxanne was grateful for Jonathan to offer her a helping hand in the matter, but she had to put herself in his shoes as well.
If Sonya were to find out that Jonathan helped her out, and if their families‘ relationship turned tense because of that, Roxanne would not know how she could make it up to Jonathan.
However, Jonathan gave her a nonchalant smile. (Naturally, I‘ve thought about that as well. Don‘t worry, Dr. Jarvis. The few herb suppliers I‘ve contacted aren‘t small–scale businesses in Horington. Moreover, trust me when I say that Farwell Group won‘t learn about this. Even if they do, they might close their eyes to this.”
With Lucian backing him up, even if Sonya did find out about something, it was unlikely that she would be able to do anything about it.
However, Roxanne did not know that Lucian was involved. Thus, she was still ill at ease even after hearing Jonathan‘s response.
No one knew better than Roxanne the hostility Sonya had toward her.
She was already glad that Queen Group was continuing with their contract as she did not want to drag Queen Group into the mess.
Jonathan could see that Roxanne was worried, and he could decipher what she was worried about, so he rephrased his words. “Queen Group won‘t have a falling out with Farwell Group because of something trivial as this, and I won‘t risk Queen Group either. Naturally, I‘ve made all the preparations before coming here to talk about this with you.”
The hesitance on Roxanne‘s face slowly faded away as she stared at his confident expression. However, she still could not stop herself from asking, “But why are you helping me out? Is it just because I cured Old Mr. Queen‘s illness?”
When Jonathan thought about his conversation with Lucian the night before, the thoughts he had whilst he looked into Roxanne‘s eyes changed.
However, Roxanne only felt strange as she stared back at him.
Half a beat later, Jonathan slowly stated, “My grandpa had been bedbound for years, and it‘s all thanks to you, Dr. Jarvis, that he can recover to this point. Moreover, you‘ve said before that my grandpa was already on the verge of death when you took over his case. Therefore, you‘re his savior. This is a great favor you‘ve done to the Queen family, and my grandpa even thinks of you as one of the Queens. He has asked me to be extra considerate with you.”
Roxanne was suddenly reminded of the way Alfred tried to match–make her and Jonathan.
Hence, upon hearing Jonathan‘s words, she began wondering if Alfred had yet to give up on that.
An apologetic look then crossed her face as she solemnly told Jonathan, “Please thank Old Mr. Queen for me. It‘s my duty as a doctor to treat and save patients. Also, it‘s not as if I‘ve not received anything in return; the Queen family has paid for my service, so we don‘t owe each other anything. Old Mr. Queen has no need to keep this matter in mind anymore.
After a few seconds of silence, Roxanne continued in a grave voice, “Moreover, I already have two children. I‘ve already given my clear rejection abput the thing Old Mr. Queen mentioned last time. I‘m sure you don‘t agree to it either.” –
Right as those words were out of her mouth, the expressions of the two other people in the room changed.
An exasperated look appeared on Jonathan‘s face. Is it that easy to misunderstand my words? Even Lucian misunderstood my words when I talked about this with him last night. Now, Roxanne‘s doing the same.
In contrast, Colby‘s heart sunk, and his eyes widened.
He knew that Roxanne had gotten closer to Jonathan after Roxanne treated Jonathan‘s grandfather.
However, he had no idea that Alfred had borne such thoughts before.
Even though Roxanne had not voiced it out loudl Colby could guess that Alfred wanted to match make her with Jonathan.
It took Jonathan a while before he could dismiss the exasperation he felt. Amused, he then explained to Roxanne, “It has nothing to do with that. You‘ve already rejected him, so how can my grandpa still insist on it? We just feel that the Queen family should have a friend like you after you saved my grandpa and after we learned about your personality.”
Finally, Roxanne sighed in relief and smiled at him. “In that case, I‘ll have to go along with this, Mr. Queen. Regardless of whether the few herb suppliers you mentioned will work with us or not, I‘m still grateful to the Queen family to lend us a helping hand. Please allow me to treat you to a meal another time.”
Jonathan had an equally bright smile on his face. “Good to hear that. For that meal I‘ll be treated to, I‘ll definitely convince those herb suppliers. So, Dr. Jarvis, please wait for my good news!”
The two then chatted a little more about the herb suppliers before Jonathan rose to his feet to leave.
Roxanne meant it when she said she would treat Jonathan to a meal.
That very night itself, she booked a room at a restaurant and sent him a message to inform him.
Jonathan agreed to meet her on the weekend. He then sent Lucian a message and asked if he would be joining them.
In any case, the meal was a gesture of appreciation from Roxanne. Since Lucian also lent a hand, it was only right that he attended the dinner.
On Lucian‘s end, he frowned and hesitated when he saw Jonathan‘s message.
If he made an appearance, Roxanne might make a run for it.
Just as he was pondering on it, Jonathan sent another message: Dr. Jarvis is giving me a treat to thank me. Although she isn‘t aware that you have helped, I don‘t see why you can‘t enjoy a treat from her too.
As Lucian read the message, his gaze darkened as he replied after a long while: Let’s go together then.
Jonathan raised his brows when he saw the reply. He could not wait to see what might happen during the weekend.
Judging from the way Roxanne and Lucian behaved, they must have had some kind of conflict.
Furthermore, with Sonya getting in between them, their relationship must have been difficult of late.
He wondered what might happen when they actually met each other that weekend for dinner.
The night of the dinner came, and Roxanne arrived at the restaurant ten minutes earlier.
Just as she entered the private room, she saw two men sitting in there.
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