The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 552 Lucian's face fell slightly.

"I'll leave you to your work, Mr. Farwell. I'm just here for a drink. Don't feel the need to entertain me."

Roxanne inclined her head at him before turning to head to the bar.

The bar was filled with expensive wine, as they were in a presidential suite worthy of the name. Some bottles were even vintage.

Roxanne did not know much about wine other than red wine was a sleeping aid. After perusing the selection, she opened a bottle at random.

When Lucian heard the sound of a bottle opening, he turned around to glance at Roxanne's back. Although he could not see which bottle she had opened, he reminded her, "Red wine will cause a massive hangover. Don't drink too much."

Roxanne grunted nonchalantly in response.

The sound of Roxanne pouring herself wine was the only thing audible in the ensuing silence of the suite.

the contents of his email did not register

of wine, but she did not feel any drowsiness during a pause for a few seconds to reflect upon

poured herself another glass. Before she knew it, she had

was beginning to feel drowsy when she came back

aware that she could not drink anymore, Roxanne got up to return to her room after tidying up the bar. However,

hand wrapped around her waist. Lucian's scent wafted

you to go easy on the red wine." Lucian sounded

woman would have made a fool of herself if

although she had heard him. Upon noticing how warm his embrace was, she snuggled against

noticed her movements. His grp around

you feeling?

like jelly, and she almost fell out

her feet before she could

1. on.

"I can manage..."

"Let me send you