In Jack’s drunken haze, he frowned and slammed his hand down on the table. “Is that all we can talk about between us?”
As Roxanne met Jack’s gaze in silence, alarm bells began ringing in her head. “We’re partners, aren’t we? Shouldn’t we be talking about work?”
“Are you saying we can only be coworkers, Ms. Jarvis?” Jack retorted as his eyes glowed with anger. Even though it was an ambiguous question, it didn’t take long before Roxanne guessed what the man was getting at. That, however, left her utterly perplexed.
Huh? All this while, I’ve treated Jack like a colleague, so why would he develop such. feelings for me? Just as Roxanne began to doubt her judgment, Jack’s voice rang out, albeit with a note of bitterness.
“Since I first saw you at the medical consultation, I’ve had a lot of admiration for you. Not only was I in awe of your medical skills, but I was also touched by how much you cared for the young and old. Whenever we met, I always asked myself how great it’d be if I could have an incredible woman like yourself by my side. It’d be even better if I could shower you with love.”
Upon hearing that and seeing the fondness in Jack’s eyes, Roxanne reeled in shock. I can’t believe Jack has romantic feelings for me! When did that happen? Why have I never noticed that before?
After stealing another peek at the closed door, Roxanne turned her attention back to the drunk man. “You’ve had too much to drink, Mr. Damaris. I’ll pretend not to have heard any of this.”
“I’m not drunk. I meant every word I said!” Jack said affectionately. Alas, when he tried to grab Roxanne’s hand, the latter dodged him by taking her cup of coffee. and pretending to sip from it.
Needless to say, Jack was dismayed. “I was attracted to your professionalism and gentleness toward all living things, and I’ve always thought that we made a great match.
Think about it. Aren’t I the best person to discuss medical-related matters with?” By then, Roxanne was so stunned that she couldn’t stop her hand from trembling. No wonder it feels like Jack’s attitude has been getting increasingly strange. I can’t believe it’s because of this…
“I know you have two kids, so you have more factors to consider when choosing a partner,” Jack continued sincerely. “Trust me. You have nothing to worry about because I adore them. As long as you’re willing to be with me, I’ll love them as my own! E-Even if they’re your children with Lucian, I wouldn’t mind one bit!”
After hearing Jack mention Archie and Benny’s parentage, Roxanne tightened her grip around her cup and glanced at him.
The next second, however, she quickly regained her composure. Wait a minute… He brought that up only because he had read the public statement issued by Farwell Group a while back. Okay. I feel better knowing that….
With that, Roxanne set her cup down and stared calmly at the man before her. When she finally spoke, her voice was cold and detached. “I appreciate your kindness, Mr. Damaris. However, I’ve only ever regarded you as a great coworker and business partner. I’m afraid I can’t reciprocate your feelings. If you wish to continue our partnership, please don’t bring this matter up again.”
A cold look flashed past Jack’s eyes when he heard her reject him firmly, but he was quick to suppress it. “I’m serious about this, Roxanne. We need to date each other if we want to truly maximize our potential. Don’t you want to develop your career in the medical field?” Jack pleaded earnestly with an expectant look in his eyes.
However, his ambitious confession only scared Roxanne even more. “I do want to develop my career, but not like this! You’ve had too much to drink, Mr. Damaris. Let’s end this conversation here.”
Roxanne was about to get up and leave when Jack let out a wry chuckle. “I knew it… I knew you would reject me, Roxanne. I just didn’t think you’d do so without at least giving me a chance. Is being with me really that bad? I don’t even know how Lucian is better than me.”
Roxanne closed her eyes and calmed herself down before replying coldly, “This has nothing. to do with Lucian. I simply don’t have feelings for you. Still, I would like to thank you for not resorting to nasty methods like Colby did.”
She then walked right out of the door without looking back. Jack narrowed his eyes as he watched her disappear from sight. He then grabbed a handful of coffee beans and stuffed them into his mouth. The look in his eyes cleared up a little as he chewed on the coffee beans.
I thought this would be all I needed to do to make Roxanne a part of my family, but it seems was wrong. Roxanne won’t comply unless I use force. I can’t believe she actually thanked me for not using nasty methods like Colby! I gave you a chance to make a choice, Roxanne, so don’t blame me for what I might do in the future!
Jack had an icy cold look on his face as he stared at the steaming pot of coffee on the table. Roxanne waved goodbye at the staff, who had yet to leave, as she walked out of the cafe.
I don’t know how I’ll face Jack after saying all of those things to him! Our partnership is still ongoing, so I can’t turn my back on him just yet.
After making her way downstairs with a worried frown on her face, Roxanne noticed a Bentley with a familiar-looking license plate parked nearby.
The window slowly rolled down as she shifted her gaze toward it, and Lucian’s face came into view a few seconds later. “What are you doing here?”
Feeling relieved, Roxanne quickly made her way over, Lucian got out of the car and opened the door for her like a chivalrous gentleman. “I knew you came here to see Jack, so I have to make a move as well,” he replied in the most matter-of- fact tone possible.
Had this conversation taken place in the past, Roxanne would’ve told Lucian that he was overreacting. However, after hearing what Jack said earlier, she felt that he had come at just the right time.
“I’m glad to see that you weren’t lying when you told me you didn’t drink,” Lucian said as he closed her car door and made his way over to the driver’s seat.
Roxanne recalled what happened earlier when he started the car, but she didn’t feel like talking about it. Lucian had noticed something off about her the moment she stepped out the door earlier.
Realizing that his words didn’t exactly cheer her up, Lucian’s expression gradually grew solemn as he asked, “What happened? Did your conversation with Jack turn unpleasant?”
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