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

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

then handed him the documents and began their

and the many happy collaborations they had previously shared, the two men managed

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

to claim credit

couldn't help but think of her earlier words, which caused a gloomy expression to descend upon

his brows. "Why do you look upset when I bring up Dr. Jarvis? Did something happen between the two

Consequently, you will have to be patient in your quest to win her back. Also, don't

know," Lucian

only received a cursory answer to his well-intentioned advice, Jonathan was momentarily

at him. "The collaboration with Roxanne

everything Jonathan had said just now was for

Suddenly struck by the meaning behind Lucian's words, he gave him a puzzled