Chapter 724


    Chapter 724 Please Do Not Take Offence


    Subsequently, she got to her feet and regained herposure before heading to the restaurant next


    door.


    “I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.”


    Upon entering the restaurant, Jessica gave her two guests an apologetic look.


    Her arrival brought a sense of relief to Roxanne and Jack who responded with a faint smile. “It’s all


    right. Please take a seat.”


    Nodding in acknowledgment, Jessica sat down beside them. However, at the sight of the untouched


    food on the table, she looked at them in surprise. “Didn’t I ask you to start first? Why did you wait for


    me? I’m really sorry that the food is now cold.”


    Since Roxanne didn’t know Jessica that well, she simply broke into a cordial smile.


    As for Jack, he gave her a perfunctory reply. “Since you’re the host, it’s right that we wait for you.”


    He had barely spoken when silence descended upon the table.


    At a loss as to what to do, Roxanne gave Jack an awkward look, for she intended to leave early if


    possible.


    When Jessica wasn’t around, she and Jack could still talk about the partnership.


    Now that the former had arrived, they would have to stop.


    Thus, Roxanne had no desire to continue wasting time there.


    When Jack’s eyes met hers, he easily guessed what was on her mind. Taking the initiative to break the


    silence, he said, “Jessica, didn’t you mention that this meal…”


    Jolted back to her senses, Jessica threw Roxanne a knowing nce. “Ah, I’m sorry. I was befuddled


    after getting stuck in the traffic for so long. The fact that I’m supposed to apologize to Ms. Jarvis over


    dinner almost slipped my mind.”


    Jessica then got to her feet and raised her ss at Roxanne. “I had too much to drink the other night,


    Ms. Jarvis. Therefore, I hope that you’ll excuse my behavior. This toast is a symbol of my apology!”


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    No sooner had she spoken than she downed her ss of wine in a single gulp. After that, she showed


    her empty ss to them and even paused in front of Roxanne to hint at her.


    Her gesture elicited a conflicted look in Roxanne’s eyes, as it was evident that Jessica was pressuring


    her into reciprocating with a drink.


    However, she would only drink when it was absolutely necessary.


    On top of that, Jessica was supposed to apologize instead of putting her in another difficult position.


    “Ms. Jarvis, are you unwilling to forgive me?” With a slight knit of her brows, Jessica was filled with


    remorse. “I understand why you wouldn’t want to do so, considering how outrageous my behavior was.


    For throwing a tantrum at you in front of so many, I was even grounded by my father the moment I got


    home. Subsequently, I used thest few days to reflect upon my actions.”


    Pausing briefly, Jessica pursed her lips in a self-deprecating manner and turned to look at Jack. “I don’t


    deny having feelings for Jack, but who he fancies is none of my business. Also, I shouldn’t have forced


    my feelings upon him and put both of you in a difficult spot. It doesn’t matter whether both of you


    forgive me or not. I just want to let you know that I’m truly sorry for my actions.”


    Jessica’s brimming sincerity ignited a glint in Roxanne’s eyes.


    In truth, she wasn’t bothered at all by what happened that day. Now that Jessica had apologized, it was


    only appropriate for her to provide a response.


    Holding that thought, Roxanne raised her ss in the end. “Ms. Hightower, it’s not as serious as you


    make it out to be. To be honest, I didn’t take offense over what happened that day. Therefore, you


    shouldn’t too.”


    The moment she finished, Roxanne shed a t smile before downing a ss of wine.


    No sooner had she done so that her brows instantly furrowed.