NovelEnglishChapter 638 There had been no other women around Jack other than her for all these years. Even though she was two years older than Jack, Jessica was already thinking of herself as Jack's future wife until she encountered Roxanne.
The more Jessica saw others compliment Roxanne, the more she couldn't stay seated. After scanning her surroundings and seeing that Jack was on the other side toasting to the doctors, Jessica filled at glass of wine for herself and walked over.“Jack, are you not done yet?” Jessica said as she walked over to Jack as if telling the others that he was hers. The women at the side cooed.
Jack was in the middle of talking about professional matters with the others when he was suddenly interrupted by Jessica. Instantly, the smile on his face faded. “I still need a little longer. If you're bored, you can head back with the other girls first. Once I'm done, I'll cand visit you.” It was a subtle way of asking her to leave. Displeasure rose in Jessica's heart, but she still smiled and moved closer to him. Then she raised her glass and looked at the other doctors at the table. “You're all Jack's seniors. As someone close to him, | have to give you a toast. Please allowto do so.” With that. Jessica downed the glass of wine. The entire time, she acted as if she was the lady of Jack’s household.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe doctors exchanged a look. Despite how baffled they felt, they still politely took a sip from their glasses.
Jessica beamed with satisfaction and took the opportunity to stay by Jack’s side.
When the other women saw how intimate Jack and Jessica seemed, they cheered again.
However, Jack realized that he could not continue after the interruption anymore. Hence, he said to the other doctors apologetically, “Let's talk about the details another day. It's getting late now. Let's head back earlier after the merry meal.” The others agreed to it. Jack turned to glance at the person beside him and frowned. He then suppressed the displeasure in his heart and brought Jessica back to their seats.
Just as he sat down in his seat, he noticed the changes at his table, and his frown deepened. “Why is Dr. Jarvis on the other side now?” Jack asked despite knowing the answer. Roxanne stiffened and subconsciously glimpsed at Jessica.
Before she could say anything, Jessica uttered, “Mr. Morrison said that he had something to talk to Dr. Jarvis about, so Dr. Jarvis went over.” Then, with deliberate generosity, she added, “Dr. Jarvis, | think Jack has something to say to you. Cover and sit here. I'll just sit at the side.” Despite her words, she remained seated with no intention of standing up. Roxanne smiled. “I'm fine sitting here.
| get to chat with my seniors better here.” However, Jack furrowed his brows and said, “Indeed, | have something to talk to Dr. Jarvis about. Jessica, I'll have to trouble you to move.” Jessica had interrupted his event without regard to the situation, and Jack had tolerated her actions twice; he was not going to let her do as she pleased anymore.
Both Roxanne and Jessica were taken. aback by his words..
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn fact, Jessica had never thought that Jack would actually drive her away.
On the other hand, Roxanne was frozen in her spot because she could sense that Jack was trying to use her as an excuse to get rid of Jessica.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the room bectense. Jack turned to Jessica, who was still sitting beside him, expressionlessly.
The moment her eyes met with his, Jessica gritted her teeth and stood up to give up the seat to Roxanne.
Roxanne had no choice but to walk over.
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