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.

that the contents of

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

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

to feel drowsy when she came

However, she found her legs giving way when she

large hand wrapped around

on the red wine." Lucian

made a fool of herself

to answer although she had heard him. Upon noticing how warm

he noticed her movements. His

you feeling? Can you

to take a step forward, but she could not muster up the energy. Her legs felt like jelly, and she almost fell out of Lucian's arms merely from lifting a foot. Frowning at the state of her intoxication, Lucian swept her

swept off her feet

1. on.

"I can manage..."

at her. "Let me send you back. Quiet. Don't wake Essie