“What did she say? When does she have time?” Kevin’s voice began to quiver. “Ms. Jarvis mentioned that the only thing left to discuss is compensation. S-She wants us to talk to her lawyer about it.”
Jack’s eyes narrowed as his voice turned frosty. “Say that again.” Sensing his anger, Kevin steeled himself to repeat the statement despite the growing panic within him. “That ungrateful b*tch!”
Having been reprimanded by Hector and almost losing the Damaris family’s controlling stake, Jack was further enraged by Roxanne’s. rejection.
Kevin was cowed into silence, for this was the first time he had ever seen Jack this angry throughout his long career.
Subsequently, a deathly silence fell upon the office. It wasn’t until a long while passed that Jack waved his hand at Kevin. “You’re dismissed!”
Heaving a sigh of relief, Kevin turned and scurried away. Inside the office, Jack-with an insidious look in his eyes-got up from his desk and retrieved an aroma lamp from his drawer.
“Roxanne, I have given you plenty of opportunities, but you have spurned them all. Don’t blame me for my ruthless methods!”
After the press conference, Jonathan tactfully took his leave, for he didn’t want to get in the way of the loving couple. Lucian had planned to take Roxanne out to celebrate, but both of them decided to pick the children up from home instead.
After all, it had been a long time since the children had gone out with them due to their busy schedules.
“Daddy! Mommy!” The moment they walked through the door, the children welcomed them excitedly. Roxanne, in a good mood after resolving the matter, spread her arms with a smile but only ended up hugging Estella.
Archie and Benny were picked up by Lucian with one arm each. As the two brothers were lifted into the air, they screamed in between their laughter, “We can fly!”
Lucian played along by swinging them through the air by their collar, while the brothers spread their arms to mimic the wings of a plane. The three of them were enjoying themselves, but Roxanne was given a scare by the sight. “Put them down. It’s dangerous.”
Lucian naturally did as he was told. Even though Archie and Benny didn’t have enough, they ran up to Roxanne’s side obediently, not wanting her to worry.
“We watched TV today! You looked so handsome, Daddy! Mommy, you looked gorgeous too!” Benny complimented them. In response, Roxanne gave his hair a tousle. Lucian suggested in a deep voice, “Come, let’s all go for a night out.”
The three of them jumped for joy at the news. Roxanne and Lucian got the children changed into casual clothing before leaving home.
Lucian had made reservations at a high-end restaurant that was located on the top floor of the tallest building in the city center. The entire place was booked for their family alone.
As the five of them sat on the open-air rooftop, they listened to the soothing music in the background while admiring the city lights that looked like meteor showers raining on the ground.
“It’s been a while since we last saw you, Mr. Farwell.” The manager served them personally, after which, he made light conversation with his guests. “This must be Ms. Jarvis. She’s really beautiful. No wonder you always come here alone despite our establishment being the best place for a date. With such a pretty partner, I’m sure no one else will ever catch your eye.”
Roxanne, in a wonderful mood that day, couldn’t help but tease Lucian by asking the manager, “Didn’t he come here with Ms. Pearson? Otherwise, what was he doing here by himself?”
As if he had recalled something humorous, the manager waved his hand. “Come to think of it, it’s true that Mr. Farwell didn’t come here alone.”
The answer caused the smile on Roxanne’s face to freeze. She had started out wanting to tease Lucian, but from the manager’s reply, it seemed that she might end up embarrassing herself.
The manager added, “Mr. Farwell would always come with Ms. Farwell, who loves the desserts here. I’ll bring you two more portions of it later. I’m sure the boys would enjoy them too.”
The moment the manager finished, Roxanne’s smile grew more awkward as she thanked him. In an attempt to avoid eye contact with Lucian, she lowered her head to cut the children’s steak for them.
Once the manager left, it was Lucian’s turn to pull her leg in return. “What is it, Ms. Jarvis? Are you jealous of your own daughter?”
Roxanne stomped at his feet under the table. “What does jealous mean, Mommy?” Estella gave Roxanne an innocent look. Archie and Benny swiftly stuffed their sister’s mouth with some salad so that she would keep her mouth shut.
Staring at how hard Roxanne was blushing, Lucian let out a soft chuckle.
After dinner, the three children thoughtfully went aside to play. Lucian had informed the manager in advance that the children would be coming along, so the latter had set up a play area that was filled with toys and games where the kids had a great time playing.
Meanwhile, Lucian and Roxanne admired the night view from the open-air rooftop.
“Thank you.” Roxanne turned to Lucian and gave him a grateful look. He cocked his brow in response, and a mischievous glint flashed across his eyes. “Is that all?”
Roxanne racked her brains for a moment. “We’ll have to give Mr. Queen a treat someday. As for you, I have not thought of what to get you as a gift.”
She obviously knew that a word of thanks wouldn’t be enough to satisfy him. Lucian hugged her from behind, trapping her between himself and the railing, before handing her a glass of red wine..
Roxanne proceeded to take it from his hand.
“I don’t need any gifts.” Lucian’s voice rang out beside her ear. “You have already given me what I wanted a long time ago.” He clinked his glass against hers. “If you really want to thank me…”
He then whispered something into her ear. Blushing all over, Roxanne turned around and pressed her wineglass against his lips as she protested, “I need to rest!”
If I hadn’t known him well, I would have assumed that he spent the last few years gallivanting all over. Otherwise, how did he end up with such a dirty mind?
Having achieved his objective, Lucian took a sip from her wineglass and leaned in to feed her through his lips.. Roxanne was bedazzled by the sudden kiss.
“Go ahead and get some rest today. We have plenty of opportunities in the future.” After giving her a kiss, he brushed his finger across her lips.
Upon regaining her senses, Roxanne wanted to return to their seats so as to put some distance between them. However, Lucian put on his serious expression again. “That aside, when are you going to fulfill the promise you made to me?”
Roxanne hesitated. After a brief silence, she replied, “I was thinking of waiting for a suitable opportunity.” Even though the concern on her face was obvious to Lucian, he had no idea what she was worried about. Unable to bring himself to pressure her, he pulled her into his embrace. “It’s fine. I don’t mind waiting.”
After all, the air had been cleared after the press conference today. With a grateful smile, Roxanne wrapped her arms around his waist.
Both of them were subsequently locked in a warm embrace underneath the moonlight. Only when it was getting late did they head home together with the children.
After having a blast under the manager’s watchful eye, the three of them fell asleep the moment they got into the car. When she saw how adorable the sleeping children were and Lucian’s serious expression while driving, Roxanne’s face brimmed with bliss.
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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