The Abandoned Wife

Roxanne was someone who knew how and when to keep a distance from others.

Even if she were to find out what happened that night, she would only assume that Lucian was being helpful by stopping Jack.

Lucian was certain about that.

Jack paled.

"I just want to take a look at her. Also, there's something I want to ask her about," Jack said, wanting to find out more about the situation this time.

However, seemingly having read his mind, Lucian uttered, "The three of us are the only ones here. There's no need for you to put up a show, Mr. Damaris." Jack frowned in confusion. "What are you talking about?"

"I've already gotten my men to look into it. There were only three people who were involved in this experiment at the research institute." Lucian's tone was cold as he spoke. "The other person has been working with Roxanne for many years. I doubt he has the need to do something stupid like this. Therefore, you're the only suspect left."

Jack was taken aback.

He never thought that someone would assume that he was the one who did something to the experiment despite how he was wrecked with worry about Roxanne for the entire day.

family. Why would

Lucian furrowed his brows.

was a question he had mulled over

like he had the

came to that conclusion in the

were only three people in the experiment, and Jack was the

you think that I'm the one behind this? People

will find the evidence," Lucian promised,

could calm himself down again. "Well, before you

remained rooted to his spot, regardless. "Same goes for you. Before you can prove that you're innocent,

constant suspicion, and at that very

Like Jack, Lucian scowled.

both men were as tense as

standing at the side, was equally uneasy, ready to stop Jack at any

them were preoccupied with the tension in the air, so

out

"Lucian..."

his task, he was struck with confoundment when he was greeted by