Mission To Remarry

Chapter 1317

Noticing that Lucian still had a look of guilt in his eyes, Roxanne pursed her lips and held his hand as she added, “Nothing like that will happen to Essie ever again.”

“We'll do our best to protect Essie too!” Archie and Benny chimed in.

The look in Lucian's eyes softened up a little after he heard that, much to Roxanne's relief.

“Maybe I should bring Essie over to my place for the day. She has been through quite a lot today,” she suggested.

Roxanne could tell that Estella was still unable to accept Sonya, so she was worried that Lucian's decision to have Sonya stay over at the manor would affect Estella's emotional state.

Estella wrapped her arms tightly around Roxanne's neck upon hearing that as she wanted to stay with her.

However, Lucian did not approve of Roxanne's suggestion. “Take her to the bedroom and get some rest. Essie won't pay too much attention to anything else with you around.”

was a little hesitant to do so, but Estella

long as Aunt Roxanne

bring herself to say no when she saw the expectant look in Estella's

Cayden, and Cory were the only ones remaining in the living

upon Aubree earlier, Cory

warmth Lucian had in his eyes had disappeared when he turned around and

Cory replied

ahead and pay him three hundred thousand.

in shock

right? Three hundred thousand? That's a hundred times lesser than what I asked for! Paying thirty million is a piece of cake for someone as wealthy as Lucian, so why isn't he willing to pay me

check worth three hundred thousand into Cory's

getting paid at all. In fact, you

Cory shifted his gaze between the check and Lucian's

have a huge gambling debt!