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

response, Lucian slowly let go of her

and saw that it was

here. Even Mr. Lynch has arrived, and he said he's eager to see you!" Roxanne checked the time right after that. Although the

smile and answered, "Please inform

response, Jasper acknowledged her request with a chuckle and

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

was just ovoiding me moments ago, not A smile appeared on Lucian's face when he recalled how Roxanne had suddenly changed her aliude. Well, since you've changed your mind, Ms. Jarvis,

he turned around and led her

driver her destination. "Please take me to Blossom

Lucian by his potential business partner, so they didn't know each other personally. Hence, the driver thought Roxanne was Lucian's female partner for the evening when he saw the

stunned by what Roxanne said. Without thinking too much about his reply, he instinctively answered, "That's exactly where