The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 433

During his drive, Roxanne's scathing words continued to fill his mind.

He had thought that bringing Estella to see her would cause her heart to waver. Yet little did he expect her to be so stone-hearted.

Despite Essie's concern for her, she could still say something as harsh as not to bring Essie to see her anymore. Roxanne truly hates the sight of me.

When Lucian arrived at the office, his expression was as gloomy as ever.

"Mr. Farwell," Cayden greeted respectfully. "Mr. Queen came by in the morning and is waiting in your office."

Getting a grip of himself, Lucian nodded in acknowledgment before walking to his office with Cayden following closely behind.

in, he saw Jonathan sitting

a smile and took a seat opposite the former at his desk. With a raised brow, he inquired, "Why are you late today?" Lucian furrowed his brows. "I dropped Estella off at

then handed him the documents and began

happy collaborations they had previously shared, the two men managed

was looking for, Jonathan didn't leave at once. Instead, he shifted the topic over to Roxanne. "By the way, my contact in Summerbank has called me, saying that the partnership negotiations with Dr.

was indirectly trying to claim credit from

mention of Roxanne, Lucian couldn't help but think of her earlier words,

do you look upset when I bring up Dr. Jarvis?

have to be patient in your quest to win her back. Also, don't forget that she's a woman and also

Lucian replied

answer to his well-intentioned advice, Jonathan was momentarily stunned. "What do you

glance at him. "The collaboration with Roxanne is going

words, everything Jonathan had

resignation. Suddenly struck by the meaning behind Lucian's words, he gave him a puzzled look. "How did