Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 650

Roxannc leveled a starcat Lucian as if she was questioning him about the reason he was accusing hier like so many others who did not know any better.

Lucian was momentarily stumped.

He was angry at himself for saying things that he should not have said. His tone was gentler when he spoke again. “That’s not what I meant.”

Lucian simply did not wish to see hier leave with another man.

However, his clarification was to no avail. Roxanne’s face stiffened as she rebutted, “What could you possibly mean to say then. Mr. Farwell?”

Lucian frowned and cast a glance at Jack before saying, “After the commotion just now, my efforts to defend you would be in vain if you should be spotted to leave with Mr. Damaris.”

Then, his gaze drifted from Jack back to Roxanne as he said in a low voice, “I know you might not feel very grateful for my help just now, but I don’t wish to see my efforts going down the drain either. Do consider my stand in the matter, Ms. Jarvis.”

aback. His words had managed

had witnessed the drama

had only secured the collaboration with Jack because of her pretty face, and the slander

but it would all have been for nothing if Jack was

name would jump at the chance and accuse

that the tide of public opinion would turn against

turned to Jack and said apologetically, “Mr. Farwell is right. It’s not appropriate for you to send me back, Mr.

refute Lucian’s claim, for he knew that it was a

said gently. “It’s late. Let me send you

said derisively, “Do you really think there’s a difference between you and

Larry frowned in response.

it, Lucian was right. Both he and Jack were the pillars of the collaboration project with

went silent, as he could find no words