The Abandoned Wife

At Lucian's remark, Jonathan inwardly rolled his eyes. "I was the one who expended the effort to obtain them!"

That being said, the Pearson family doesn't have the capability to fight me, considering their current state. Basically, they're free resources! Lucian merely regarded the man with an inscrutable look in his eyes.

Intimidated by his stare, Jonathan changed the subject and inquired about his relationship with Roxanne at present.

"How are things going with Roxanne? Don't tell me there's no progress even after you went on a trip with her?"

I'd been racking my brain to give him ideas for a long time. If there's really no progress, I truly feel sorry for Roxanne!

Speaking of the events that transpired in Jadeborough, Lucian inexorably recalled that passionate night there. His gaze darkened a shade.

Jonathan noticed the change in the man's expression. Alas, he couldn't tell what it meant and could only eye Lucian in puzzlement.

"Just answer the question. Don't grin so devilishly when I'm not Roxanne!"

Lucian corralled his thoughts. His expression turned indifferent once more. "It's going pretty well, thanks

"What does that mean? What

since the latter's relationship with Roxanne was exceedingly tense previously. Regretfully, Lucian

while speculating soundlessly. Hmm, they must have made rapid progress. Otherwise, he wouldn't be

backbreaking effort in giving him countless ideas

plans of revealing anything further, he tacitly stopped harping on that line

briefly discussed the Pearson

already decided to acquire those assets, he still had to

Jonathan got up and left,

was already in a precarious state, suddenly took a turn

sold off most of the shares in his hands, Samuel still

no choice but to lower the

other recourse but to

of the Pearson family, whose interests were linked to those companies, were already resentful because of the trouble caused by Samuel and his family. In the face

Hence, Samuel was swamped.