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.

stepped in, he saw Jonathan sitting languidly on the

smile and 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 dropped Estella off at

handed him the documents and began their discussion

close relationship and the many happy collaborations they had previously shared, 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, saying

to claim

couldn't help but think of her earlier

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

then. Consequently, you will have to be patient in your quest to win

Lucian

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

glance at him. "The collaboration with

words, everything Jonathan had said

meaning behind Lucian's words, he gave him