The Abandoned Wife (Lucian) novel Chapter 417

Chapter 417

Once Joseph and the crowd scurried away, only Lucian and Roxanne were left in the corridor.

Roxanne’s wrist was still in Lucian’s grip.

Realizing that he did not seem to be releasing her any time soon, Koranne was not annoyed at all She merely said in a calm voice, “Everyone’s gone. You can let go of me now, Mr. Farwell. I won’i run away.”

Lucian stared at her for a few seconds before slowly relaxing his grip

Roxanne’s cycbrow furrowed as she rubbed her achung wrist. She look two steps backward and looked up at Lucian. “Is there anything else, Mr. Farwell.”

Lucian frowned upon hearing that

He had saved her, but she did not even thank him for it. Instead, she had asked him if there was anything clxc.

“I’ve helped you out again, and this is your attitude toward me?” Lucian’s tone was laced with coldness.

Roxannc’s lips curled mockingly. Help? If you really wanted to lielp Inc, you wouldn’t have vaid those words to Joseph. You’re only using me for your ownı benche There’s no need to sugarcoal your actions.”

The air around them seemed to still at the tension between them

Lucian’s cycs were burning with rage However, when he recalled the words he had spoken on impulse, he could not say anything to justify himself.

After being plunged into silence for a whule, Roxanne kvok his lack of response as a silent agreement. The trackery on her face canle more evident in she nodded at lain. Seems like you have had your fun. Mr. Farwell. I think I should leave now.”

With that, she turned around to leave.

Just then, Lucian’s low voice rang from behind her. “Where’s Morrison?”

Roxanne stopped and looked back in confusion “What?”