Chapter 318 Being Used

That was the only reason he could think of. Otherwise, why would Iris leave all of a sudden?

Before Rachel could answer, Lucas sneered. Heartache flashed in his gaze. "I trust you," he spat. "I trust you, and this is what you did to me? You just had to help my father separate us!"

"I didn't... It's not what you think!"

Even she was unsure with her own words. As she saw his retreating figure, she fell against the wall, as if all her strength had been drained away.

When she arrived at the hospital, Rachel went straight to James' office. "I have something to ask you," she said hesitantly.

"Is it about what happened last night?"

James poured himself a cup of tea as if he was unaffected by what had happened.

"Last night, did you say anything to Iris while I was away?"

Rachel could only hope that Lucas was wrong about all of this.

She hated being used, especially by elders she actually trusted.

Instead of answering her directly, James took out another tea cup from the cabinet and poured her some scented tea. He motioned for her to come closer. "Have a taste. My wife bought it last night."

Pursing her lips, Rachel could already feel her heart sinking.

Sighing, James said, "Okay, you're right. The purpose of that dinner was to

urrowed his eyebrows. "Then what is this for?"

"Rachel's in a bad mood these past two days. Go to the mall and by something for her."

Eric slouched.

"Why don't you buy it yourself?

"Have you forgotten what happened to the ointment?"

Jack had hoped that he would be able to choose it himself and give it to her in person, but it wouldn't be the right time for that.

Besides, Eric couldn't hide anything from her. Even if he bought something to Rachel and hid the fact that it was from Jack, she would immediately find out.

It would be better for Eric to buy it himself as to not to arouse her suspicion.

When he saw the helpless glint in the man's eyes, Jack chuckled. "The rest of the money is yours."

'Is that my commission? It's already too much!'

Eric raised his eyebrows. "Thank you so much, Jack."

Eric went back to his seat and sent a message to Zoe. "Are you free after work? Let's go to the mall. I have to buy something for my cousin."

In the past two days, Rachel still hadn't recovered from the incident.

Although she sent an apology message to Lucas, she still received no reply.

She even went to the emergency department to see him, but they told her that he had asked for a long leave. No one knew when he'd come back.