The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 617

Before Roxanne could say anything, the man continued, "Besides, you did send the flowers back to my office, didn't you? Do you want to know how my staff talked behind my back?" Lucian said it matter-of-factly.

His reply rendered Roxanne speechless for a moment. After a short pause, she gritted her teeth and retorted, "That's because your action has caused inconvenience to me, Mr. Farwell!" Lucian let out a baffling laugh. "Your action has caused me inconvenience too, Ms. Jarvis."

"Lucian Farwell!" Roxanne called out his name with a raised voice. "You knew what I meant!"

Lucian's expression turned grim as he responded in a solemn voice, "You knew my intention as well. Why wouldn't you give me a chance?"

Their conversation kept hitting a deadlock.

Roxanne pressed her lips, remaining silent for a while. After regaining her composure, she said calmly, "Let's meet and talk it out."

She had to think of a way to end this quickly as she did not want to play this with him anymore.

game

with him. But it seems she just wants to turn me down in front of me. The man pursed his lips as he agreed, "Sure. You decide the time

Roxanne acknowledged at once.

conference room. However, this time,

zipped their mouth, looking all businesslike once

"Let's continue," Lucian ordered.

up and continued with the

meeting, Lucian's

the text from Roxanne. She told him to meet her at a café near the research institute during lunch break. The people in the meeting noticed the tension

be in a good

he left the conference room and returned to

felt concerned about the meeting

get better this time because Roxanne was determined to reject him. Of course, Lucian would not

the thought of the intense exchange that might happen later,

take long for Jonathan to answer his call. "Yes, Lucian.