Jonathan expended a great deal of effort before he managed to smooth things over. He then kept on engaging Roxanne in conversation about the present pharmaceutical industry in Horington.
Roxanne patiently chatted with him.
Meanwhile, Lucian didn’t utter a single word further, merely downing his wine silently.
When Jonathan glimpsed more than half the bottle of wine gone, he hastily concluded the meal. “It’s late now, so let’s call it a day. I’ll urge the medicinal herb suppliers to finalize the time as soon as possible.”
Roxanne didn’t want to stay any longer, so she agreed unequivocally.
The three of them went downstairs side by side. Roxanne was going to foot the bill, but Jonathan stopped her from doing so.
“I was merely joking back then. How could I possibly have you treat me to
