Chapter 775 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)

Roxanne appreciated Lucian’s trust in her abilities. She responded with a grin. “Okay, I’ll look into it myself.” Lucian nodded and added, “Call me if you need my help.”

Roxanne hummed in acknowledgment before leaving the mansion. Upon her arrival at the research institute, Roxanne spotted Linda anxiously waiting outside her office with her face filled with distress.

As soon as Linda saw Roxanne, she greeted her with eagerness, as if the savior had arrived. “Dr. Jarvis, what are we going to do now? The factory has been calling to inquire.”

The factory was ready for production, and they were just waiting for their registration qualifications and the necessary medicinal herbs.

However, they had received neither of them, leaving the project hanging. Roxanne comforted her with a smile. “I’ll talk to Mr. Damaris now. Don’t worry.”

Linda nodded and stepped aside. After walking into her office, Roxanne’s expression slightly darkened. She then picked up the office phone and gave Jack a call.

Jack deliberately took his time answering the call. “Ms. Jarvis, what’s the matter?” Roxanne said calmly, “Please let me know when you’re available, Mr. Damaris. I wish to talk to you.”

Upon hearing her address him as Mr. Damaris, his face darkened, and his tone became increasingly cold and sarcastic. “What else is there to discuss between us, Ms. Jarvis? Didn’t we already make it clear during our last meeting? There are only two options available for Damaris Group and the research institute- either terminate the collaboration or increase Damaris Group’s share.”

Roxanne lowered her eyes. “You’re just pressuring me to accept the second option, Mr. Damaris.”

As soon as she finished speaking, she heard Jack snort coldly. “You reap what you sow, Ms. Jarvis. I wanted to have a heart-to-heart with you and reach a middle ground on the matter, but it seemed you’d decided to follow Mr. Farwell’s lead. While he might be a sharp businessman, he’s a fish out of water in the pharmaceutical industry.”

Roxanne’s expression changed, revealing a flicker of aversion towards Jack.  “Let’s not drag anyone else into the discussion, Mr. Damaris. This is between you and me,” Roxanne said, attempting to divert to another topic. “May I know when it would be convenient for you to discuss the matter?”

Jack retorted, “Oh? Did Mr. Farwell come up with another brilliant idea?” Roxanne pursed her lips before responding, “No one else is involved in this. It’ll just be the two of us. I’m sure you’re aware that the ones who will bear the brunt of the postponement of the product lunch are the patients who rely on it.”

Jack finally agreed after hearing it would be just the two of them. “You’re right, Ms. Jarvis. I don’t want the patients to suffer. Let’s meet at noon today!”

“Very well, I’ll come and meet you,” Roxanne replied. Jack let out a baffling chuckle. “Of course. By right, you should have come to me the last time too. I’ve been too kind to you.”

This statement unequivocally restored the two to their status as business partners. Nevertheless, Jack pulled an attitude and sounded condescending.

It didn’t take long for Jack to send Roxanne the address of the meeting place. She took a glance at the message and noticed that the place he had chosen was the cafe where they had a fight previously.

I guess he’s trying to use the chance to humiliate me, huh? If this had happened in the past, Roxannel would have rejected to meet with him without hesitation.

However, since she was at her wit’s end, she could only make the appointment on time. When she arrived, Jack was already seated in the cafe, casually fiddling with the aroma lamp at the side. He showed no response even when he saw Roxanne enter the cafe.

Roxanne lowered her eyes and greeted him, “Mr. Damaris.” Looking as if he had just noticed her, Jack turned his head and flashed her a polite smile. “Ms. Jarvis, you’re here. I didn’t notice you. Come, have a seat.”

Roxanne gave a slight nod before sitting down beside Jack calmly, only to see him still messing about with the aroma lamp nonchalantly.

Sensing her gaze, Jack explained in a low voice, “The fragrance in the lamp has a calming effect. In order to avoid getting into a fight with you like last time, I’m trying to make it burn faster.”

His confident tone made it seem as if the aroma lamp would really have an effect. Roxanne retracted her gaze and pursed her lips. Smiling, she said, “If you have the same goal as me, Mr. Damaris, we would naturally not quarrel.”

Jack fiddled with the aroma lamp for a while more before finally stopping when he was satisfied. Turning to look at Roxanne, he asked, “Oh? What is your goal, then, Ms. Jarvis?”

Roxanne answered seriously, “The original purpose of developing this medicine focuses on the patients’ benefits and is aimed to reduce the burden on patients.”

Acting as though he had heard a joke, Jack snickered. “In that case, why would you care so much about the profit share, then? Isn’t it good enough for you to have the medicine on the market?”

Jack thought that Roxanne would say something to refute him, but unexpectedly, the woman simply nodded in agreement before saying, “Well, that’s what I thought at first. As long as the medicine can be successfully listed, I don’t care if all the profits go to you.”

At that, Jack frowned lightly while a flash of surprise flitted across his eyes. Roxanne continued, “That being said, it was all thanks to you that I realized that as the person in charge of the research institute, I am not only a doctor, but I am also responsible for the lives of the employees. Mr. Damaris, I’m sure you’re aware of just how hard the research and development process for the medicine is this time.

If the research institute failed to rake in any profits, I’m afraid the employees will be very disappointed in me. It will be difficult for the research institute to retain its employees in the long run.”

This was the warning that Jack gave her during. their last meal together. It was also something Lucian had taught her over time. I have to protect the interests of not only the patients but also the employees.

Hearing her reason, Jack burst out chuckling while nodding his head. Clapping his hands, he started, “Your words ring true, Ms. Jarvis, but what you just said must have been taught to you by Mr. Farwell, right?”

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