From the moment he spoke first, he had already lost.
He remarked with a scowl, “You really know how to conduct business, Ms. Jarvis. I’m impressed.”
Roxanne replied calmly, “I merely stated the facts. Besides, in the future, we’ll be purchasing the medicinal herbs by ourselves, so Damaris Group won’t suffer any losses either.”
“Seems like Mr. Farwell has taught you well.” Jack sneered.
Instead of continuing that topic, she added, “Oh, right, the collaboration between the research institute and Damaris Group isn’t long-term. Thus, the profit split is only applied to this project. Any collaborations between the two entities in the future will be discussed if and when it happens.”
Jack’s smile slowly turned cold as he could no longer control his expression. “As expected from you, Mrs. Farwell. You really are an expert in conducting business.”
The fact that he kept bringing Lucian up ticked Roxanne off. Her countenance darkened as she spat, “If you want to chat with Mr. Farwell that badly, I don’t mind calling him over.”
“I just wanted to point out that you’ve changed a lot after getting together with Mr. Farwell, Ms. Jarvis.” Staring at her meaningfully, Jack commented, “To me, you’re supposed to be just a doctor. When did you become so opportunistic?”
He was basically hinting at her that Lucian was merely using her for his own benefit.
Upon understanding the meaning behind his words, Roxanne was amused. I wonder if Jack can still say the same thing if he learns Lucian told me to agree to the fifty percent split and use the opportunity to learn medicine from the Damaris family.
However, as if she didn’t hear him at all, she uttered, “One hundred and twenty.”
Jack’s expression froze as a look of disbelief flashed past his eyes. Moments later, he inquired with a complicated expression, “One pill will cost one hundred and twenty?”
Furrowing her eyebrows, Roxanne uttered, “One box.”
“What?” He was bewildered. “Did you not do any market research at all? Or did I not explain myself clearly earlier? The market price for medicines like this is at least triple your price!”
As he thought about the number she proposed again, he sneered. “Even if we don’t compare your price to the market’s, there’s no way you’ll break even with that amount! Do you know how expensive Damaris Group’s medicinal herbs are? Do you think your research institute can conduct the research without cost? It seems like I’ve overestimated Mr. Farwell. His teachings are clearly inadequate. I can’t believe how naïve you are.”
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Abandoned Wife (Lucian)
GREAT! Chapter 1970 was actually a repeat of Chapter 1770! And the same up to 1976! Now Ive missed 6 chapters and no idea what is happening! Plus all those sections that are badly typed then typed again and then again correctly……what a waste of “chapters”....
Wish there was more to the story, like how the triplets end up and if the twins are as smart as their older siblings. Beautiful story 😊...
Very best book out there, full of surprises and true love. Recommend to all....
How did she leave a child behind with her husband that was same age as her two boys. This makes no sense....
Why is Roxanne always this dump ,everytime she is blacmailed by Lucian her daughter nkt...
We want more chapters if possible)...