Chapter 896 A Hint Of Wariness

Slowly getting to his feet, Lucian pinned a dark look on Roxanne, who stood at the door. “I really don’t know when you learned to use your kids to set me up, Ms. Jarvis.”

Roxanne’s eyes flickered, her gaze mystified. When had I ever done such a thing?

Glimpsing the innocent expression on her face, Lucian frowned and started to head in her direction slowly.

The instant Roxanne noticed his intentions, her heartstrings drew taut, and she backed away warily. Throughout it all, she kept a distance from him.

“Why are you drawing away if you’re not feeling guilty, Ms. Jarvis?” Lucian sneered.

Upon hearing that, Roxanne hesitantly stopped retreating, her brows furrowing imperceptibly. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

His gaze gloomy, Lucian demanded lowly, “Don’t tell me it wasn’t because you were sure I wouldn’t ignore the kids’ calls that you had Archie phone me, Ms. Jarvis?”

hands by her sides

was that considered setting him up? In fact, it was

I wouldn’t deny you entry with the kids present, Ms. Jarvis, why didn’t you come with them

he spoke of that, he swept a probing gaze over her, his voice low

did you take advantage of the interval to handle some ‘work’ with Mr. Damaris, Ms.

inadvertent manner, he placed extra emphasis on

his words fell, he

and frowned deeply. A faint spark of anger started blazing in

wonder what kind of important work you’ve

stared down at the woman in front of him, his voice going even lower

suppressing the rage within her, Roxanne dipped her eyes and masked all the

you, Mr. Farwell. Please help

he had hit the nail on

lowered. When the man before her

the wrong, but I only wronged Essie. I don’t think I owe him

the day, she was

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