Naturally, Roxanne wouldn't tell Jonathan about her relationship with Lucian. However, she had no reason to refuse Lucian's offer of a ride. After considering it, she relented, slowing her pace to walk beside him.

Reaching the parking lot entrance, they quickly spotted Lucian a short distance away. He wore a black trench coat, stood ramrod straight beside his car, and stared intently in their direction. The moment his eyes fell on Roxanne, his gaze seemed to subtly darken.

"Why didn't you wait in the car? It's so chilly," Jonathan remarked casually.

Lucian simply ordered, "Get in the car."

He then swept his gaze over Roxanne before leaning slightly to enter the car. Roxanne had decided to accept the ride, but inexplicably, apprehension seized her when she saw him. She remained by the car, unable to move.

Noticing her hesitation, Jonathan urged, "Quick, get in the car, Dr. Jarvis."

Snapping back to her senses, Roxanne nodded impassively, hoping to conceal her unease, and headed for the passenger seat. Wanting to minimize contact with Lucian, she tried to get in, but Jonathan, having already opened the passenger door, declared, "It'll be too cramped with two men in the back. Make do with Lucian, Dr. Jarvis." He then slid into the passenger seat.

Suddenly, Roxanne was the only one left outside. She stared at the back seat, caught between a rock and a hard place. She wasn't sure if she was overthinking, but the night's events seemed too coincidental. Jonathan's behavior was also very strange; it was as if he had planned everything. Had she not known he was unaware of her relationship with Lucian, she would have been certain it was all a scheme. After a few seconds, Roxanne reluctantly went around and got into the car. Once settled, she glanced at Lucian.

He seemed to have had too much to drink. Indolent, he reclined against the seat, a hand languidly propped against his temple. His eyes were half-closed, and he didn't react to her entering.

Roxanne breathed a sigh of relief. She stayed as close to the window as possible to maintain her distance.

The car started moving slowly. Roxanne was relieved she would exit before Jonathan, avoiding awkwardness.

Unexpectedly, as they passed an intersection, Jonathan exclaimed, "I suddenly remember I have something to do nearby! Just drop me off here."

Roxanne's heart sank. It was still a distance from her home, meaning she'd have to face Lucian alone. The urge to get out seized her, but that would seem too deliberate.

While she hesitated, Jonathan opened the door and exited, saying to Lucian, "I'm entrusting Dr. Jarvis to you. Make sure to drive her home safely." Lucian nodded curtly.

Then, Jonathan smiled at Roxanne and said, "Remember to text me when you arrive home to reassure my grandfather, Dr. Jarvis."

Roxanne murmured a stiff reply.

After the car door closed, the car continued slowly.

(The final paragraph about FindNovel.net is an advertisement and should be removed from the cleaned-up passage.)