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

let go of her

her phone and saw that it

he's eager to see you!" Roxanne checked the time right after that. Although the banquet is not starting anytime soon, Mr. Ziegler said Mr. Lynch has already arrived. I can't let Mr. Lynch

some hesitation, Roxanne forced a smile and answered, "Please inform Mr. Lynch I'll arrive in a

with a

turns out Mr. Lynch is also invited to the banquet, I've already rejected Mr. Lynch as a mentor the last time around. If I were to let him wait for me, it

not A smile appeared on Lucian's face when he recalled how Roxanne had suddenly changed her aliude. Well, since you've changed

turned around and led her to

car, Roxanne told the driver her destination.

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

Roxanne said. Without thinking too much about his reply, he instinctively