Chapter 572 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)

Jack froze for a few seconds before coming to some kind of realization and agreeing to it. The two of them then went out of the research institute.

A look of delight danced across Colby’s face when he saw them leave. Ever since Jack came for Roxanne, Colby had been keeping his focus on the two.

Therefore, he saw the look of struggle on Roxanne’s face. Evidently, what he had said in the morning was effective.

Meanwhile, Roxanne came to a stop in her tracks at the entrance of the institute with mixed feelings still surging in her heart. In the meantime, Jack stopped behind her.

“Sorry” Roxanne had calmed herself down on their way out and realized that she had been a little too carried away earlier.

Jack raised a brow and teased, “What’s the matter? Why are you apologizing to me all of a sudden? You couldn’t have secretly done something terrible to the project, could you, Ms. Jarvis?”

Roxanne shook her head immediately. “Of course not.” I’ve done so much for this project. Why would I do anything bad to it?

Jack chuckled. “I’m just joking. Still, I have no clue as to what could possibly make you apologize to me other than this.”

Roxanne lowered her gaze. “I just think that my attitude earlier wasn’t too good.” “I don’t think it’s a big deal. I don’t mind any kind of attitude from you as long as your research goes well.”

Jack was making it clear that they only had a professional relationship. However, Roxanne only felt even guiltier upon hearing his words.

Jack shares the same thought as I do-he’s only doing so much for the research institute to ensure that the project goes well. But here I am, getting suspicious about Jack’s intentions because of some stupid gossip.

“So, Ms. Jarvis, was there something you wanted to tell me by asking me to come here?”

Jack queried.

His words pulled her out of her thoughts, and she found herself unable to string a sentence in response, Originally, she had wanted to tell Jack that they should keep a distance from each other. Yet, she had to swallow those words after what Jack said. When Jack heard nothing from her, he lifted a brow questioningly.

Finally, Roxanne quietly said, “Let me thank you on behalf of the research institute for the batch of medicinal herbs this morning, Mr. Damaris.”

Jack stood transfixed for a moment before a smile appeared on his lips. “Did you ask me to come out here to say this?”

Roxanne guiltily averted her gaze before nodding.

At that, Jack deliberately fell silent for a few seconds before suggesting, “Since you would like to thank me, Ms. Jarvis, why don’t you…

thank me by making me some homemade food?”

Roxanne’s lashes fluttered, and she inhaled sharply. Jack’s earlier words had made her think that she had mistaken him, but now, his request seemed a little too intimate.

Seemingly sensing the difficult situation he had put her in, he smiled and added, “There is no rush. If I’m going to eat what you’ve made, I’ll certainly want to try a dish you’ve mastered. Please prepare for it and get me to try it once you’re ready.”

In a way, Jack was giving her the chance to digest his words. However, Roxanne’s head remained hanging as various emotions flashed past her eyes.

Alas, she was the one who mentioned how grateful she was for Jack’s help. Thus, the request he made was something she would not be able to reject after that.

Furthermore, the request was not something urgent. That meant that he might change his mind over time. With those thoughts in mind, Roxanne agreed to it. “Okay.”

The two of them were preoccupied with their conversation, so they did not notice Cory’s figure appearing around the corner across the street. As Cory looked at the photo he just took, he grinned.

Even though Roxanne was not standing close to Jack earlier, the angle he took the photo made it seem as if the two of them were hugging.

After going through the photos he had taken, he finally chose two and sent them to Aubree. In the meantime, Aubree was strolling on the streets with Frieda because the Pearson residence was not close to Estella’s kindergarten, and Aubree did not wish to travel so far. Furthermore, she had something to talk to Frieda about. “Are you saying it’s highly likely that Lucian broke up with Roxanne because of Jack?”

Frieda had been listening to Aubree the entire time, but she was still confused. “Although Jack’s an excellent man, he still isn’t as good as Lucian, Is there really a need for Lucian to give up on her just because of Jack?”

Aubree hummed in rumination. “That’s what I’ve been doubtful about, so I’ve sent Cory to look into this.”

Right as the two were chatting away, Aubree’s phone suddenly buzzed. At that, Aubree halted and took out her phone to glance at the screen.

She had received two photos from Cory. In the photos, Roxanne was with Jack, and it looked like they were in an intimate embrace.

“Are they dating?” Frieda blurted out in surprise when she saw the photo. Her misunderstanding was not surprising. Anyone would share the same thoughts like her upon seeing those photos.

Even Aubree stiffened for a few seconds before coldly saying, “No, I don’t think so.”

With that, she showed Frieda the photos Cory took in the past. However, the more photos Frieda saw, the more confounded she was. “If they aren’t a thing.

aren’t they spending a little too much time together? Moreover, some of their actions in these photos look intimate…”

Right then, a thought entered Aubree’s mind, and she curled her lips mockingly. “If even you are mistaking the nature of their relationship. I’m sure others would be even more stunned by these photos.”

“What do you mean?” Frieda was a little confused.

A ruthless look crept onto Aubree’s face. “Regardless of whether they’ve separated because of Jack, I can use these photos to make Jack the wedge I’m going to drive between Roxanne and Lucian!”

As long as everyone thinks that Roxanne is in a relationship with Jack, Lucian will never go back to her. Frieda vaguely guessed what Aubree had in mind, but she dared not confirm it until she heard Aubree’s words.

Promptly, she tensed up. Even though Aubree had yet to take any action, Frieda knew that the plan would be a risky one.

“Aubree,” Frieda nervously started. “Are you really planning to send these photos out?”

Then, in an even softer voice, she said, “I just hope you remember how the Hightower family came to its end back then…”

If Lucian had truly cut ties with Roxanne, Aubree’s plan would be a good move. However, if Lucian had a tinge of regret about Roxanne, the photos would catch his attention. and make him look into the matter.

If he ended up tracking them down, Frieda was afraid that her family and Aubree’s would end up like the Hightower family-gone in a night.

Aubree furrowed her brows in irritation. “Obviously not. Why would I be that stupid?”

Therefore, she was not going to be the one to initiate it.

“In that case…” Frieda was puzzled. “When are we going to use these photos?” Aubree’s eyes narrowed. “I’m still waiting for the right opportunity. In fact, I called you here today to discuss this matter.”

The right opportunity. Frieda knitted her brows when she realized the meaning behind Aubree’s words. She was of the opinion that the photos were not enough to prove anything. She wanted to create a scenario where Roxanne had nothing to defend herself with.

However, the plan was easier said than done. If only they were on good terms with either Roxanne or Jack, the chances of success would be higher.

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