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.

sitting languidly on the couch with some

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 his brows. "I dropped Estella off at the

knowingly, then handed him the documents and began their discussion

two families' close relationship and the many happy collaborations they had previously shared, the two men managed to wrap

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

indirectly trying to claim

her earlier words, which caused a gloomy expression to

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

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

Lucian replied

a cursory answer to his well-intentioned advice,

swept a glance at him. "The

had said just now was

behind Lucian's words, he gave him a puzzled