The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1771 Not As Simple As She Looks

As per Roxanne's request, Lucian asked Elektra out for lunch at a high-end restaurant. When they both arrived, Elektra happened to reach at the same time.

Roxanne did not doll up much, merely having applied some skincare products.

Contrarily, Elektra wore exquisite makeup, giving off an elegant and classy feeling.

However, Elektra could tell at a glance that Roxanne was a natural beauty who was stunningly gorgeous even without makeup.

Back when she saw the latter at the hospital, Roxanne appeared haggard. As such, she did not expect such a vast difference after the woman had recovered.

Unbidden, a sliver of envy crept into her since there were some flaws on her face that could only be concealed with makeup.

"Hello, Ms. Lane. We meet again!" Roxanne greeted without waiting for Lucian to speak first, confident and amicable. "Hello. You're really beautiful, Ms. Jarvis! No wonder Lucian couldn't forget you all these years." Elektra could not help expressing a touch of jealousy.

was stunned for a moment before he hastily quipped, "Indeed, Roxanne is pretty. But I'm not such a superficial person that I'm only concerned

at

things over, seconding, “But of course! Not only is Ms. Jarvis beautiful, but her capabilities are also astounding. She isn't merely a renowned doctor. On top

women like her

woman's excessive flattery, Roxanne promptly shook her head. "Not at all,

Your family will likely misunderstand you since you faked a marriage with Lucian under tremendous

was sincere in thanking Elektra, but its meaning became distorted when it reached the

Elektra had a suspicious nature, she instinctively stole a glance at Roxanne, feeling like Roxanne was

The marriage certificate was fake and was destroyed long ago. Don't take it to heart,

This isn't

restaurant. After entering the

today will be my treat as my way of thanking you, Ms.

and just order whatever you like. Lucian

words, yet they grated on Elektra's

was staking her claim