The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 409

Roxanne pursed her lips in annoyance and tried to free herself from his grip. However, her effort was futile.

Lucian noticed her intention, and he said with a solemn expression, "Are you really going to hail a taxi, dressed like that? Can't you see what the weather is like?"

"You don't have to worry about me, Mr. Farwell. I can take care of myself," Roxanne replied coldly.

That was when Lucian realized he had made his concern for her too obvious. He then furrowed his brows and said, "I doubt you can get a taxi now. By the time you get a taxi, you'll be late for the banquet." Hearing that, Roxanne turned her head to check out the street. He's right. Neon Boutique is in such a secluded area, and the road barely has cars passing by. Heck, I don't even see a tari in this area unless I walk further down the road. Even so, I don't want Lucian to give me a ride.

Roxanne then turned her head back toward Lucian. When she was about to say something, her phone suddenly rang.

and raised her gaze

slowly let go of

out her phone and saw that it was Jasper calling

see you!" Roxanne checked the time right after that. Although the banquet is not starting

hesitation, Roxanne forced a smile and answered, "Please inform Mr. Lynch

her request with

is full of surprises! Initially, I thought the most I need to do was just to attend the banquet. However, not only did I bump into Lucian, but it turns out Mr. Lynch is also invited to the banquet, I've already rejected Mr. Lynch as a

on Lucian's face when he recalled how Roxanne had suddenly changed her aliude. Well, since you've changed your mind, Ms. Jarvis, it's my honor

that, he turned around and led

car, Roxanne told the driver

each other personally. Hence, the driver thought Roxanne was Lucian's female partner for the evening when he

briefly stunned by what Roxanne said. Without thinking too much about his reply, he instinctively answered,