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 languidly

opposite the former at his desk. With a raised brow, he inquired, "Why are you late today?" Lucian furrowed his

documents and began their discussion on the

the two families' close relationship and the many happy collaborations they had previously shared, the two men managed to wrap up

my contact in Summerbank has called me, saying that the partnership negotiations with Dr. Jarvis have been completed. From

indirectly trying to claim credit from

of her earlier words, which caused a gloomy expression to

you look upset when

Jonathan advised him in a solemn tone, "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

Lucian

cursory answer to his well-intentioned advice,

swept a glance at him. "The collaboration with Roxanne is

had said

behind Lucian's words, he gave