Chapter 796: Fulfill His Promise to Marry Aubree

Roxanne felt conflicted, realizing she had inadvertently betrayed Lucian. She wondered what his reaction would be.

“Come on, Roxanne,” Larry interjected. “We’ll be working closely together; it’s good to spend time together.”

Left with no choice, Roxanne smiled and agreed. They left the private room for the third-floor banquet hall.

Stepping from the elevator, Roxanne was astonished. Everyone involved in the project awaited her, as if anticipating a successful contract signing. They surrounded her, glasses raised.

“Mr. Damaris says you were instrumental in resolving the medicinal herb supply issue, Dr. Jarvis!” one exclaimed. “To you!”

“Amazing accomplishments for such a young woman!” The toasts continued.

Being surrounded by seniors, Roxanne couldn't refuse. Jack and Larry helped, but deferred to their elders. Soon, the celebratory drinks took effect.

Meanwhile, Lucian's car arrived at the hotel. Cayden had informed him of the second-floor contract signing. Lucian went directly there, but found Jack and Roxanne absent. Hotel staff informed him the contract had been signed. His face fell. Had Roxanne gone home, or was she still with Jack?

He was about to call when his phone rang. With a frown, he answered.

“Cayden should have told you I wanted to see you,” Elias's cold voice stated. “Why haven't you arrived?”

“I just arrived,” Lucian replied, hanging up and entering the elevator. He intended to see Roxanne and then Elias, but Roxanne was missing and Elias had already arrived. He had no choice but to see his father.

The elevator reached the Starlight Restaurant. Lucian saw his father by a window. Both men wore impassive expressions.

Lucian sat down. Elias calmly said, “Ah, you’re here. Order something.”

“No, I have things to attend to,” Lucian replied immediately.

Elias raised an eyebrow.

“I know why you summoned me,” Lucian continued. “To persuade me to fulfill my promise to marry Aubree, right?”

Elias nodded. “What do you say?”

Though Elias cared little for the marriage, his wife had instructed him to speak with Lucian.