The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 654 Take My Words Seriously Roxanne soon recognized the inappropriateness of her words after she was done talking. She was under the assumption that Lucian would retort what she said coldly but didn't hear his voice even after some time. Amidst the silence, the atmosphere inside the car grew more unfavorable. Just as Roxanne was about to speak further, Lucian's slightly resigned voice sounded. "If that's the case, please treat me the same way you treat your other suitors, and don't be prejudiced against anyone." He contemplated for a long while and had no choice but to concede. When Roxanne heard that, her heart instantly clenched. She even doubted if her ears were playing tricks on her. How could someone as proud and arrogant as Lucian say something like that? "If Mr. Morrison is the other suitor you're talking about, Ms. Jarvis, please treat me the same way you treat him.

Roxanne had taken all his previous efforts lightly. This time, she was finally convinced that she wasn't hallucinating. I can't believe Lucian is yielding to me. Not to mention, he's talking to me in such a submissive tone. Ever since their reunion, Lucian had always behaved assertively. He would do as he pleased and never gave Roxanne a chance

him with an answer, he asked further, "So, what do you think I should do for you to give me a chance for a fair competition?" She merely felt her head ache upon listening to his volleys of questions. "Lucian, stop pressuring me, and let me think this through." Roxanne needed time to

take my leave now." Roxanne hastily got out of the vehicle right after the car stopped moving as if she was a criminal on the run. Just as she was about to close the door, a large hand impeded her. Roxanne's heart jumped into her throat. She froze, not knowing what Lucian was going to do. His expression was not visible in the shadows as he said earnestly, "I will do as you