Chapter 164

Jonathan’s parents and Sonya were with Alfred. After Lucian learned that he had been summoned for no apparent reason, he was just about to leave when Roxanne and Larry appeared in single file.

“If there’s nothing else, Mr. Queen, I’d like to return as the children are waiting for me.” Roxanne politely bid him farewell.

Henrietta was a little surprised. “Leaving so soon? It’s only halfway through the dinner party. Stay a little longer!”

Roxanne smiled apologetically, “Maybe another time. I’m worried about the children at home.”

Everyone present knew that she had two children. Thus, they decided to oblige her insistence.

Alfred beckoned Jonathan over. “I’m worried about Dr. Jarvis returning home alone this time of night. Give her a ride.”

The next moment, Jonathan turned to examine Lucian’s expression.

Taking his lack of displeasure as a sign of consent, Jonathan was about to obey his grandfather when Larry’s voice rang out. “Don’t bother yourself. I have to get home early to attend an online seminar that’s starting soon. I can drop Roxanne off on my way home.”

air pressure around him when Larry spoke. Clearing his throat, he was about to reclaim his errand when

with work.” As if addressing the crowd was not enough, Lucian then slowed down his speech to ensure that every word of his was caught. “Just as well, too. I

present was stunned in an instant, with Sonya

to attend the banquet with

would imply that their wedding was imminent to the guests

mention of his daughter, felt like a slap to

herself, she was dangerously close to losing

does Lucian’s daughter have to

been staying at Ms. Jarvis

did not lower his voice, and his words reached the

chorus of discussion and gossip erupted after a short

Her face turned ashen as she listened to the discussion around her. Clenching her jaw, she lowered her head to avoid the guests’

Queen family were also very

were surprised to learn how Lucian and Roxanne were close to the extent of having Estella entrusted

been living

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