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.

saw Jonathan sitting

seat opposite the former at his desk. With a raised brow, he inquired, "Why are

documents and began their discussion on the

the two families' close relationship and the many happy collaborations they had

topic over to Roxanne. "By the way, my contact in Summerbank has called me, saying that the partnership negotiations with Dr. Jarvis

was indirectly trying to

of her earlier words, which caused a gloomy expression

expected, Jonathan wrinkled his brows. "Why do you look upset when

"Everyone knows how you treated Dr. Jarvis back then. Consequently, you will have to be patient in your quest to win her back. Also, don't forget that she's a woman and also Essie's birth mother. That alone requires you

know," Lucian

well-intentioned advice,

"The collaboration

had said just now was

struck by the meaning behind Lucian's words, he gave