The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 618

It was almost noon, but Jonathan had not been able to come up with a solution. He could only advise Lucian, "Whatever you say or do, remember to tone down your attitude. Don't confront her head-on." Lucian frowned but acknowledged at once.

After ending the call, Lucian went downstairs and drove to Roxanne's research institute.

In the meantime, Roxanne got up, ready to depart to the café when most of her staff had left the building.

Before stepping out of the research institute, she stopped in her track as something popped up in her mind. She then returned to her office to retrieve the roses. I might as well give him back the flowers since I'm meeting him.

She was relieved that no one saw her walking with a bouquet of roses.

When Roxanne was about to walk to the car park after leaving the research institute, she saw a Bentley at the entrance of the building.

got out of the car and walked

at the café? What on earth is he doing here? It's as if he's still unhappy with the damage

That's why I came here to fetch you," Lucian explained as

reality. With a frown, she responded, "No thanks. Let's just grab a

having lunch with Lucian because she did not want

if her words fell on deaf ears as he continued, "What would you like to eat? I'll reserve a

him

her, but somehow, she felt Lucian looked slightly different

I'm asking you out so we can clear things up once and for all." Roxanne reiterated her motive icily before giving

froze instantly. He lifted his eyes and looked over. A hard glint flashed across his

from a distance earlier, he had already expected

intentionally diverted her attention so that she would forget about the

he would

to give up easily. Inching closer, she placed the

Lucian finally reached out his hand to retrieve the flowers with a deadpan expression. "I'm sad that you refused to accept the bouquet. To make it up