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.

moment he stepped in, he saw Jonathan sitting languidly

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

nodded knowingly, then handed him the documents and began

collaborations they had previously shared, the two men managed to

shifted the topic over to Roxanne. "By the way, my contact in Summerbank has called me,

was indirectly trying to

of her

his brows. "Why do you look upset when

have to be patient in your quest to win her back. Also, don't forget that she's a woman and also Essie's birth mother.

Lucian replied

cursory answer to his well-intentioned advice,

at him. "The collaboration with Roxanne is

had said just

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