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 languidly on the couch

papers with 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

handed him the documents and began their discussion on the

many happy collaborations they had previously shared,

getting the conclusion he 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,

indirectly trying to claim

mention of Roxanne, Lucian couldn't help but think of her earlier words, which caused a gloomy

of what he had expected, Jonathan wrinkled his brows. "Why do you look upset when I bring

him in a solemn tone, "Everyone knows how you treated Dr. Jarvis back then. Consequently, you will have to be patient in your quest

Lucian replied

his well-intentioned advice, Jonathan was momentarily

at him. "The collaboration with Roxanne is

Jonathan had said

resignation. Suddenly struck by the meaning behind Lucian's words, he gave him