Chapter 845: All for a Woman
Jack's expression darkened further after briefing his assistant on their plan to aid Herbscape Group. He had easily secured the collaboration with Herbscape Group thanks to Lucian, but now he was paying a steep price to maintain it and keep his company's project afloat. Lucian would find the whole situation hilariously ironic.
Something troubled Jack. Why would Lucian orchestrate this now? He didn't need to wait to punish Herbscape Group for breaking their deal; Farwell Group possessed the power to expose the scandal long before Herbscape Group signed with them. Jack couldn't fathom another explanation for this seemingly belated revenge.
His phone buzzed with an incoming call as he pondered the situation. He glanced at the screen, surprised by the caller ID, and answered immediately. "Ms. Jarvis, why are you calling so late?"
Roxanne sounded conflicted. "Have you seen the news about Herbscape Group, Mr. Damaris?"
Jack confirmed, "Mr. Lacroix called earlier. I've agreed to help them."
His response stunned Roxanne. In his position, she would have severed ties with Herbscape Group immediately to prevent their scandals from affecting future projects. Furthermore, given Herbscape Group's history of unlawful practices, it was difficult to guarantee their ethical conduct in supplying medicinal herbs for the project. Any error, intentional or not, could result in massive losses for everyone involved.
Jack seemed to sense her concerns. "We don't even know if the online news is true. Since we're working with Herbscape Group, we have to trust them. Even if the scandals are true, I'm sure they won't dare betray us after I've helped them today."
Roxanne remained hesitant. Herbscape Group's past actions clashed with her medical ethics.
She considered a different perspective. Jack was not only the heir to a prominent medical family but also a businessman; prioritizing profits in his dealings was understandable. Therefore, she should respect Jack's decision as a project participant.
With that thought, Roxanne suppressed her discomfort. "That's the best course of action. That's all I called about. Let me know if I can help in any way, Mr. Damaris."
Jack thanked her for the offer. "Thank you in advance, Ms. Jarvis."
They ended the call. Jack's phone screen went dark, mirroring the grimness in his gaze. Roxanne's call reminded him of her potential involvement in the Farwell Group and Herbscape Group conflict. Roxanne had recently agreed to be Herbscape Group's technical advisor, and the scandals broke shortly after. It seemed far more likely that Lucian's actions stemmed from Roxanne's involvement than from delayed revenge on Herbscape Group.
All for a woman. Jack scoffed at the irony. If his hypothesis proved correct, he would gladly accept Roxanne's offer to assist.