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.

he saw Jonathan sitting

a smile and took a seat opposite the former at his desk.

nodded knowingly, then handed him the documents and

relationship and the many happy collaborations they had previously

he shifted the topic over to Roxanne. "By the way, my contact in Summerbank has called me, saying that the partnership negotiations with Dr. Jarvis have been completed. From the looks of it, everything is proceeding

to claim credit from

but think of her earlier words, which caused a gloomy expression to

his friend's reaction, which was the opposite of what he had expected, Jonathan wrinkled his brows. "Why do you look

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 to bear with

Lucian replied

answer to his well-intentioned advice, Jonathan was momentarily

swept a glance at him. "The

other words, everything Jonathan had said just now was

the meaning behind Lucian's words, he gave him a puzzled look.