When it comes to pursuing women, I am still superior to this hard-hearted friend of mine despite my lack of experience. Also, I have the advantage of having a sister. All this while, Frieda has always been very popular and has plenty of suitors.
With that thought in mind, Jonathan began to rack his brains to recall what those men had done while courting his sister.
After giving it much thought, Jonathan came to a brazen conclusion. “What you have done so far isn’t enough.” Lucian cocked a brow. “I only followed what you said.”
Jonathan was rendered speechless by the snarky response. He was filled with the urge to remind Lucian who it was who needed help.
However, when he recalled that Lucian’s demeanor would inherently make him bad at courtship, he decided to shoulder the blame. “That’s because the methods I shared with you weren’t enough,” he said in resignation.
“What else can I do?” Lucian looked at him in puzzlement. Roxanne’s attitude in the morning made him feel uneasy. He wanted to improve the dynamics of their relationship as soon as possible.
Scratching his nose, Jonathan suggested, “You know, women like romantic stuff. You can consider doing something romantic that will move her.” Something romantic?
Lucian thought back to the recent interactions he had with Roxanne. Come to think of it, I don’t remember doing anything romantic. I might have, but I certainly wasn’t aware of it.
“For example, while out shopping, you can surprise her with a gift when she’s not looking. Or… you can even organize a romantic dinner with her.”
Knowing that Lucian had no inkling of how to be romantic, Jonathan solemnly quoted a few examples. However, Lucian glowered at his suggestions. “I’m not doing that.”
There’s no way I can bring myself to do something like that. Besides, Roxanne would probably see through me and end up doubting my sincerity instead.
His reaction filled Jonathan with exasperation. “Whatever it is, the point is to be romantic. If those two methods don’t suit you, you can always try something else. If you continue to sit on your hands, there’s no way Dr. Jarvis is ever going to forgive you. You should sleep on it.”
He tried his very best to come up with suggestions, but all of them were shot down by Lucian. At the rate the latter was going, he would soon run out of ideas.
Upon hearing his friend’s words, Lucian pinched the space between his brows.
Since I’m the one who wants to make it up to her, I should come up with my own ideas.
Nonetheless, Lucian still couldn’t figure out what sort of gestures were considered romantic.
Suppressing the anger within him, Jonathan advised, “At this point, you should just drop your airs in front of her. I have seen how badly she has treated you before, but it could have been worse. If you don’t do anything about it, both of you will stay this way forever.”
He patted Lucian on his back and added, “This isn’t more difficult than doing business, and you have nothing to lose. If you really want Dr. Jarvis to forgive you, you have to give it a try no matter what.”
A peculiar sensation swelled within Lucian, and he eventually nodded in acknowledgment. “Okay. I’ll do it.”
Hearing that, Jonathan heaved a sigh of relief and sought to make up for his earlier mistake. “Even if Dr. Jarvis agrees to take on the role of technical advisor, that’s still just her job. Don’t let it bother you.”
Lucian knitted his brows and nodded as he recalled their conversation earlier.
Only then did a smile spread across Jonathan’s face, and they continued discussing the matter related to Herbscape Group.
“Ms. Queen, you—” Meanwhile, in front of Jonathan’s office, his assistant was looking at the sly woman in front of him. He was about to ask a question when he noticed that she had signaled for him to be quiet.
As such, the assistant could only hold his tongue. Frieda turned to put her ear against the door, eavesdropping on the conversation going on inside.
Her initial plan was to have a chat with her brother to ask when she could have her right to speak in Queen Group restored. However, she did not expect to hear such shocking news.
Lucian is truly set on wooing Roxanne! If that’s the case, there is a deeper reason behind Lucian and Roxanne’s meetings. I saw them together with my own eyes!
Based on what Jonathan is saying, Roxanne never agreed to it, and Lucian seems to mind what Roxanne is doing with Jack…
Frieda’s expression grew even darker the more she listened. All this while, her stance on the matter had been quite clear. She did not think very highly of Roxanne.
But to her surprise, her own brother was involved in making plans with Lucian on how to win Roxanne over. Does Jonathan still remember that Lucian is engaged?
After a while, she could hear footsteps heading her way.
Frieda immediately came back to her senses and quickly retreated by two steps, pretending to have only just arrived.
Seeing that it was Lucian who had emerged from inside the room, Frieda greeted him with a smile, “Lucian! What brings you here?”
Lucian merely nodded at her coldly, then turned around and walked away.
Seeing how cold Lucian was to her, Frieda was displeased.
After all, she grew up together with Jonathan and Lucian, yet the way Lucian treated her was different from the way he treated her brother.
Ever since that woman has shown up, Lucian has been ignoring me!
It’s all because of Roxanne that b*tch!
Just as she was annoyed, Jonathan’s voice suddenly rang out from inside the office. “Why are you daydreaming by the doorway?”
That immediately shook Frieda out of her stupor. She suppressed her rage and quickly put on a smile before walking inside.
“Why did you suddenly decide to come to the office?” asked Jonathan, arching a brow.
Frieda replied in a sweet voice, “Jonathan, I’ve been stuck at home for too long. When can I come back to work?”
Jonathan furrowed his brows slightly and said, “I have no say in the matter. I think you should bring this up to Grandpa.”
Even if he had a say in this, Jonathan had no intention of letting her return so soon.
Since what happened the last time, Jonathan had been worried about Frieda’s behavior. He was concerned that Frieda would use her power for personal gains, such as making things difficult for Roxanne by using the Queen family’s reputation.
If she were to do that again, it would be akin to going against Lucian.
The smile on Frieda’s face immediately vanished after she heard what her brother said, leaving behind only her unmasked rage.
“You’re barring my return because you’re worried I’ll target Roxanne, aren’t you?”
Seeing how she was so self-aware, Jonathan frowned slightly and said nothing.
With her current behavior, the previous incident would definitely reoccur if she was allowed to return.
Frieda looked at Jonathan and said angrily, “You’re all defending that b*tch! Even Grandpa is in on this!”
She paused and suddenly recalled what she had heard. Her expression turned cold. “You’re even helping Lucian woo her! Have you forgotten that Aubree is his actual fiancée?”
Jonathan did not expect Frieda to overhear the conversation he just had with Lucian. His face turned gloomy, and he warned icily, “You shouldn’t interfere with the Farwell family and the Pearson family’s affairs. Who Lucian chooses to be with is also no concern of ours. I’d suggest that you stop doing stupid things in the future!”
Frieda was already annoyed. The lecture she had just received from Jonathan made her expression contort even more. “I think you’re the one who’s doing stupid things!”
With that, she looked daggers at Jonathan before turning around to leave the office in a huff. So my own brother has turned against me, eh? I guess I have to see Aubree about this!
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.
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