Chapter 1007: Slightly Uneasy

“Where’s Roxanne?” Lucian’s voice finally broke the silence. Jack chuckled. “Ms. Jarvis is busy,” he said after a pause. “I can relay your message.”

A grim expression instantly settled on Lucian’s face. Roxanne was with Jack again, and she’d even let him handle a private call? The purpose of his call made the atmosphere suffocating. Cayden, across from him, felt his heart sink at the scowl.

“That won’t be necessary,” Lucian snapped coldly. “Since she’s busy, I’ll call her later.”

Jack raised an eyebrow. “I think you’ve misunderstood, Mr. Farwell. I’m simply working with Ms. Jarvis. If you don’t believe me, I can have her answer the phone.” He instructed someone nearby, “Get Dr. Jarvis—”

Lucian interrupted, his tone threatening. “Of course, I believe you’re working with Roxanne. However, I expect some self-awareness. Stay away from her unless it’s work-related. I won’t hesitate to teach you a lesson if necessary.”

He hung up before Jack could respond. Jack eyed the darkened screen with amusement. He’d only been teasing Lucian, who’d surprisingly lost his cool and threatened him. It seemed Roxanne and Lucian were closer than he’d thought, or perhaps Lucian suspected a closeness between him and Roxanne.

He glanced meaningfully toward the tent from which Roxanne’s voice had emanated. What did Lucian mean to her?

An employee tactfully asked, “Mr. Damaris, should I still get Dr. Jarvis?”

Jack’s attention snapped back to the present. He returned Roxanne’s phone, shaking his head. “No, it’s alright.” It had all been an act. The employee responded briefly and returned to her seat. Roxanne, freed from the children, entered the tent, smiling.

“Someone called, and I answered,” Jack said truthfully. Roxanne froze. “Who was it?”

Feigning confusion, Jack replied, “Mr. Farwell, but he wouldn’t say why he called.” Lucian?

Roxanne’s heart leaped. Why was he calling? Wasn’t he dating Aubree? Had he changed his mind and wanted to apologize?

The uncertainty made her uneasy. Lucian had always disliked her interactions with Jack. She couldn’t imagine his reaction to Jack answering her call.

Roxanne clenched her fist, snapping herself out of it. No. He’d be fine. Lucian was using her. His previous displeasure had been feigned.

She put her thoughts aside, giving Jack a firm nod. “Okay. I’ll take care of it.”