The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 413

Joseph's face fell when he heard her rejection, and his tone sounded insistent. "I think you've misunderstood my intentions. I don't mean that kind of friendship."

Roxanne frowned in confusion, not understanding what he meant.

Joseph smirked mysteriously. "One night should be enough for us to get to know each other."

That sentence had clearly displayed his intentions.

Roxanne was momentarily stunned, but she quickly realized what he was saying. Her expression turned frosty. "I'm not interested. Please stop disturbing me. I want to be alone for a while." Joseph scowled at her second rejection.

Unfortunately, there were too many people at the banquet. Thus, he could not do anything to her. Instead, he straightened his body unhappily and lifted his wineglass toward her. With a threatening tone, he said, "If that's the case, surely you won't refuse this toast, right?"

Roxanne appeared hesitant.

Joseph was obviously a notorious playboy, and she did not know if he would pull any tricks on her.

concern, Joseph mocked, "Oh, you can relax. There are so many people here. I won't do anything to you. I'm not the kind who'll force women into doing things,

still clinked her glass with his, taking a sip

her a dangerous glance and returned

saw him leaving, Roxanne

. Saw

the crowd, a group

flirts, eh? Who is that woman? Why is she

the

with that Mr. Farwell of Horington. We'd better

engaged. Why would he come with this woman? Besides, it means nothing even if they come together Mr. Ziegler's the one who brought her here to socialize with the guests. That's enough to prove that she has

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who spoke

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are you planning to do then? She has ignored

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Joseph Cadman, never

totally unaware of the danger she