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 stepped in, he saw Jonathan sitting

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

knowingly, then handed him the documents and began their

the many happy collaborations they had previously shared,

the way, my contact in Summerbank has

to

think of her earlier words, which caused a

what he had expected, Jonathan wrinkled his brows. "Why do you look upset when I bring up Dr. Jarvis? Did something happen between the two of you

treated Dr. Jarvis back then. Consequently, you will have to be patient in your quest to win her back.

Lucian replied

cursory answer to his well-intentioned advice,

at him. "The

Jonathan had said just

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