Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 1265

a touch hesitant after listening to the man’s plan.Lucian’s expression turned chilly. “As long as he was the one behind it, he would definitely feel guilty in such a situation. Even if not, he’ll be afraid of dying!”Upon hearing that, Roxanne fell silent for a few seconds. Yet in the end, she still relented.She took out her phone and gave Colby a call, informing him that she would be making a trip to the research institute tomorrow.On the other end of the phone, Colby readily agreed without a trace of oddity in his voice.After she had hung up the phone, doubts again surfaced within her.If it was truly his doing, how could he have hidden it so well? Could it be that… we’ve really misunderstood him?As though discerning the misgivings within her, Lucian lifted his hand and placed it on hers. His voice was calm and steady. “Trust me. If it really wasn’t him, you can also rest assured.”Pursing her lips, Roxanne bobbed her head.That night, she didn’t sleep a wink. No matter what, she couldn’t accept that a partner with whom she had worked together for many years turned out to be the culprit who almost killed her.Her only hope was that she would obtain an answer tomorrow.Early the following morning, Lucian was already seated in the living room when Roxanne went downstairs.She hadn’t slept well, so she was somewhat dazed. At the sight of him, she spaced out for a few seconds before asking in a murmur, “Are we going over right now?”At her wan look, Lucian’s gaze darkened. “We’ll go over as soon as possible when you’ve had breakfast. We can’t give him any breathing room.”If it was really Colby behind the incident, he’s exceedingly meticulous. With just a bit of breathing room, it’ll be enough time for him to do many things.Roxanne nodded with a heavy heart. After eating some food, she bid Archie, Benny, and Estella farewell before getting into Lucian’s car to head to the research institute.By the time they arrived at the research institute, Colby was already there, busy with something or other.The instant he saw Roxanne and Lucian appearing together, his expression stiffened for a heartbeat. “Dr. Jarvis, Mr. Farwell, why did you both come together? You should’ve told me in advance.”“Does Dr. Jarvis need to tell you before returning to the research institute to work?” Lucian retorted unceremoniously.At once, Colby