Chapter 1378

Lucian was about to shower and rest when a knock came from the adjoining room. He heard Jack’s voice: “Have you arrived, Ms. Jarvis?” Jack, hearing voices in the hallway above, assumed Roxanne was already there.

Roxanne, fresh from a shower and wearing only a robe, replied without opening the door, “Yes, I just got here. I didn’t tell you because I thought you were asleep.”

Jack nodded. “Have you eaten? If not, perhaps we could grab something outside? We could also discuss the elderly patients’ conditions then.”

Lucian’s face fell at this. Knowing Roxanne, she wouldn't be able to refuse a discussion about the elderly patients. Roxanne wanted to speak with Jack face-to-face, but her robe and damp hair made that impractical. Hesitating, she declined. “Let’s discuss it in the car tomorrow. It’s late.”

Jack wisely didn't press further. “All right. Rest well. We’ll leave earlier tomorrow.”

“Okay!” Roxanne replied, smiling.

Jack’s gaze lingered gloomily on her closed door. He knew she’d arrived by car, but not who with. Their late-night rush…

Roxanne waited until she heard his footsteps fade before blow-drying her hair. Initially not hungry, the conversation about dinner had sparked an appetite.

She was about to order room service when Lucian called.

“You’re still awake?” Roxanne asked, confused.

“I was going to bed, but I got hungry; I haven’t had dinner. You’re probably hungry too, right? How about we get something downstairs?” Lucian suggested in a low voice.

Roxanne was about to refuse when her stomach rumbled loudly. The quiet room amplified the sound, clearly audible to Lucian. “I know a restaurant nearby with amazing food. I haven’t been in ages and miss it. But it’s boring alone… Oh well… If you’re not hungry, I’ll forget it.”

Lucian clearly meant he’d go to bed hungry if she refused.

Roxanne had no choice but to accept. “I’ll get changed and call you when I’m ready.”

She hung up and slipped into a dress. While not thrilled about dinner, she couldn't let Lucian go to bed hungry after driving her all day. Moreover, his childishness, so unlike him, made refusal impossible.

After dressing, Roxanne called Lucian. They left their rooms one after the other. Roxanne's short spaghetti-strap dress revealed flawless skin on her thighs. Her stunning appearance captivated Lucian.